US Bridges

Roosevelt Street over Third Street Drain

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Roosevelt at Sleepyhollow · Structure no. 530400870WDC330

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roosevelt Street over Third Street Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Roosevelt Street over Third Street Drain in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoosevelt Street
CrossesThird Street Drain
LocationRoosevelt at Sleepyhollow
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69662, -97.29172
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2006)
Projected traffic285 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Roosevelt Street over Third Street Drain built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roosevelt Street over Third Street Drain 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Roosevelt Street over Third Street Drain carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Roosevelt Street over Third Street Drain?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Roosevelt Street over Third Street Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.