US Bridges

29th Street North over Local Drainage

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · West of Maize RD · Structure no. 530400876530207

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

29th Street North over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying 29th Street North over Local Drainage in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries29th Street North
CrossesLocal Drainage
LocationWest of Maize RD
RouteCity Street 6530
StateKansas
Coordinates37.7372, -97.4647
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic2,800 (2006)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 29th Street North over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29th Street North over Local 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 29th Street North over Local Drainage carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 29th Street North over Local Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 29th Street North over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.