US Bridges

13th St(wb) over Wichita Drainage Canal

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 13th ST N at I-135 · Structure no. 530400870WDC154

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,250
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th St(wb) over Wichita Drainage Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying 13th St(wb) over Wichita Drainage Canal in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2039. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries13th St(wb)
CrossesWichita Drainage Canal
Location13th ST N at I-135
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70819, -97.32006
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,250 (2006)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 13th St(wb) over Wichita Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th St(wb) 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 13th St(wb) over Wichita Drainage Canal carry?

About 8,250 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 13th St(wb) 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 68 ft wide.

Who owns 13th St(wb) over Wichita Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.