US Bridges

S.E. Blvd. N.B. over Wichita Drainage Canal

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · S.E. Blvd. at Canal · Structure no. 430400876401010

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
302 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
16,200
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.E. Blvd. N.B. over Wichita Drainage Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying S.E. Blvd. N.B. over Wichita Drainage Canal in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 83 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.

It carries about 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2039. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS.E. Blvd. N.B.
CrossesWichita Drainage Canal
LocationS.E. Blvd. at Canal
RouteCity Street 6401
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.63906, -97.3071
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2006)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 S.E. Blvd. N.B. over Wichita Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is S.E. Blvd. N.B. over Wichita Drainage Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does S.E. Blvd. N.B. over Wichita Drainage Canal carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S.E. Blvd. N.B. over Wichita Drainage Canal?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S.E. Blvd. N.B. over Wichita Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.