Rutan over Third Street Drain
FairSedgwick County, Kansas · Rutan at Edgemont · Structure no. 530400870WDC350
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 630
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rutan over Third Street Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Rutan over Third Street Drain in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 112 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 785 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rutan over Third Street Drain built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Rutan 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Rutan over Third Street Drain carry?
About 630 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Rutan over Third Street Drain?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns Rutan over Third Street Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.