US Bridges

Seneca over Trib to Wvcfloodway

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Seneca and 61st ST · Structure no. 5304008700SSD50

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 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 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSeneca
CrossesTrib to Wvcfloodway
LocationSeneca and 61st ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.58104, -97.35227
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 September 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 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Seneca over Trib to Wvcfloodway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.