US Bridges

26th Street North over Center Drain Tributary

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 26th ST N. at Mead · Structure no. 530400870026M10

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

26th Street North over Center Drain Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying 26th Street North over Center Drain Tributary in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries26th Street North
CrossesCenter Drain Tributary
Location26th ST N. at Mead
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73104, -97.32682
Functional classUrban Collector

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2006)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 26th Street North over Center Drain Tributary built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26th Street North over Center Drain Tributary 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 26th Street North over Center Drain Tributary carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 26th Street North over Center Drain Tributary?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns 26th Street North over Center Drain Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.