US Bridges

Central over Third Street Drain

GoodPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Central at Rutan · Structure no. 430400876400070

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central over Third Street Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Central over Third Street Drain in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,045 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCentral
CrossesThird Street Drain
LocationCentral at Rutan
RouteCity Street 6400
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69364, -97.2978
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.2 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2009)
Projected traffic14,045 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central over Third Street Drain built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central over Third Street Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Central over Third Street Drain carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Central over Third Street Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Central over Third Street Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.