US Bridges

Mid. Con. Dr. (sb) over Walking Trail

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Mid. Cont. Rd.@ Trail · Structure no. 5304008700MCR10

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
279 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,250
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mid. Con. Dr. (sb) over Walking Trail is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mid. Con. Dr. (sb) over Walking Trail in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,250 by 2039. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMid. Con. Dr. (sb)
CrossesWalking Trail
LocationMid. Cont. Rd.@ Trail
RouteCity Street 6007
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66949, -97.42834
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,250 (2006)
Projected traffic9,250 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mid. Con. Dr. (sb) over Walking Trail built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mid. Con. Dr. (sb) over Walking Trail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Mid. Con. Dr. (sb) over Walking Trail carry?

About 8,250 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mid. Con. Dr. (sb) over Walking Trail?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Mid. Con. Dr. (sb) over Walking Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.