US Bridges

Hoover over Trib to Wvcfloodway

GoodPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Harry and Hoover · Structure no. 53040087000HH10

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoover over Trib to Wvcfloodway is a concrete culvert carrying Hoover over Trib to Wvcfloodway in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHoover
CrossesTrib to Wvcfloodway
LocationHarry and Hoover
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66587, -97.40749
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2006)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Hoover over Trib to Wvcfloodway built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoover over Trib to Wvcfloodway 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hoover over Trib to Wvcfloodway carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hoover over Trib to Wvcfloodway?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Hoover over Trib to Wvcfloodway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.