Douglas Avenue over Wichita Drainage Canal
GoodSedgwick County, Kansas · Douglas at I -135 · Structure no. 5304008700WDC70
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Douglas Avenue over Wichita Drainage Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Douglas Avenue over Wichita Drainage Canal in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2039. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Douglas Avenue over Wichita Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Douglas Avenue over Wichita Drainage Canal 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Douglas Avenue over Wichita Drainage Canal carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Douglas Avenue over Wichita Drainage Canal?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Douglas Avenue over Wichita Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.