17th Street North over Wichita Drainage Canal
FairSedgwick County, Kansas · 17th ST at I-135 · Structure no. 530400870WDC170
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
17th Street North over Wichita Drainage Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying 17th Street North over Wichita Drainage Canal in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2039. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 17th Street North over Wichita Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is 17th 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 17th Street North over Wichita Drainage Canal carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 17th Street North over Wichita Drainage Canal?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns 17th Street North over Wichita Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.