US Bridges

Womer over Wichita Valley Ctr Fldwy

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Womer S of 37th North · Structure no. 430400876351020

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
408 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Womer over Wichita Valley Ctr Fldwy is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Womer over Wichita Valley Ctr Fldwy in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2039. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWomer
CrossesWichita Valley Ctr Fldwy
LocationWomer S of 37th North
RouteCity Street 6351
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.74727, -97.36568
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2006)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Womer over Wichita Valley Ctr Fldwy built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Womer over Wichita Valley Ctr Fldwy in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Womer over Wichita Valley Ctr Fldwy carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Womer over Wichita Valley Ctr Fldwy?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Womer over Wichita Valley Ctr Fldwy?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.