US Bridges

55th Street South over South Seneca Drainage

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 55th St. S .3 M W Seneca · Structure no. 5304008760SSD10

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

55th Street South over South Seneca Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying 55th Street South over South Seneca Drainage in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries55th Street South
CrossesSouth Seneca Drainage
Location55th St. S .3 M W Seneca
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.59344, -97.35861
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic4,000 (2006)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 55th Street South over South Seneca Drainage built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 55th Street South over South Seneca Drainage 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 55th Street South over South Seneca Drainage carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 55th Street South over South Seneca Drainage?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 55th Street South over South Seneca Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.