37th Street North over Wichita Valley Ctr Fldwy
PoorSedgwick County, Kansas · 37th ST N at Seneca · Structure no. 530400870WVCF10
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 463 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
37th Street North over Wichita Valley Ctr Fldwy is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 37th Street North over Wichita Valley Ctr Fldwy in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2039. The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 37th Street North over Wichita Valley Ctr Fldwy built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is 37th Street North over Wichita Valley Ctr Fldwy in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does 37th Street North over Wichita Valley Ctr Fldwy carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 37th Street North over Wichita Valley Ctr Fldwy?
The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns 37th Street North over Wichita Valley Ctr Fldwy?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.