Hydraulic Avenue over Big Slough South
GoodSedgwick County, Kansas · Hydraulic at 57th South · Structure no. 5304008700LBS05
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hydraulic Avenue over Big Slough South is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hydraulic Avenue over Big Slough South in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 63 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2039. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hydraulic Avenue over Big Slough South built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Hydraulic Avenue over Big Slough South 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 Hydraulic Avenue over Big Slough South carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Hydraulic Avenue over Big Slough South?
The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Hydraulic Avenue over Big Slough South?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.