US Bridges

Central (eb) over Wichita Drainage Canal

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Central at I-135 · Structure no. 430400876400060

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central (eb) over Wichita Drainage Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Central (eb) over Wichita Drainage Canal in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 6 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,750 by 2039. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral (eb)
CrossesWichita Drainage Canal
LocationCentral at I-135
RouteCity Street 6400
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69345, -97.31538
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2006)
Projected traffic9,750 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Central (eb) over Wichita Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central (eb) over Wichita Drainage Canal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Central (eb) over Wichita Drainage Canal carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Central (eb) over Wichita Drainage Canal?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Central (eb) over Wichita Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.