Yale Avenue over Third Street Drain
FairPosted for loadSedgwick County, Kansas · Yale at Sleepy Hollow · Structure no. 530400870WDC340
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 185
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yale Avenue over Third Street Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Yale Avenue over Third Street Drain in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yale Avenue over Third Street Drain built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yale Avenue over Third Street Drain 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Yale Avenue over Third Street Drain carry?
About 185 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Yale Avenue over Third Street Drain?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).
Who owns Yale Avenue over Third Street Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.