First Street North over Wichita Drainage Canal
FairSedgwick County, Kansas · 1st ST at I-135 · Structure no. 5304008700WDC80
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
First Street North over Wichita Drainage Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying First Street North over Wichita Drainage Canal in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 5 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2039. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 First Street North over Wichita Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is First Street North over Wichita Drainage Canal 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does First Street North over Wichita Drainage Canal carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is First Street North 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 66 ft wide.
Who owns First Street North over Wichita Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.