Murdock over Wichita Drainage Canal
GoodSedgwick County, Kansas · Murdock at I-135 · Structure no. 530400870WDC120
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 148 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Murdock over Wichita Drainage Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Murdock over Wichita Drainage Canal in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 100 years old, older 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2039. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 32 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 Murdock over Wichita Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Murdock 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 Murdock over Wichita Drainage Canal carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Murdock over Wichita Drainage Canal?
The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Murdock over Wichita Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.