Second Street over Wichita Drainage Canal
FairSedgwick County, Kansas · 2nd ST at I-135 · Structure no. 5304008700WDC90
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Second Street over Wichita Drainage Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Second Street 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 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 Second Street over Wichita Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Second Street 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 Second Street over Wichita Drainage Canal carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Second Street 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 Second Street over Wichita Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.