US Bridges

Grove Street over Frisco Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Grove at Orchard · Structure no. 530400870WDCF20

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grove Street over Frisco Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Grove Street over Frisco Ditch in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGrove Street
CrossesFrisco Ditch
LocationGrove at Orchard
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.6969, -97.30814
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2006)
Projected traffic6,000 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 Grove Street over Frisco Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grove Street over Frisco Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Grove Street over Frisco Ditch carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grove Street over Frisco Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Grove Street over Frisco Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.