15th Street North over Wichita Drainage Canal
PoorPosted for loadSedgwick County, Kansas · 15th at I-135 · Structure no. 530400870WDC160
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
15th Street North over Wichita Drainage Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 15th Street North over Wichita Drainage Canal in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 50 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 15th Street North over Wichita Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is 15th Street North over Wichita Drainage Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does 15th Street North over Wichita Drainage Canal carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 15th Street North over Wichita Drainage Canal?
The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns 15th Street North over Wichita Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.