US Bridges

Seneca over Trib to Wvcfloodway

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Seneca 500 S of 55th · Structure no. 5304008700SSD20

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seneca over Trib to Wvcfloodway is a concrete culvert carrying Seneca over Trib to Wvcfloodway in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.

It carries about 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSeneca
CrossesTrib to Wvcfloodway
LocationSeneca 500 S of 55th
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.59111, -97.35224
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2006)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Seneca over Trib to Wvcfloodway built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seneca 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Seneca over Trib to Wvcfloodway carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Seneca over Trib to Wvcfloodway?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Seneca over Trib to Wvcfloodway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.