US Bridges

29th Street North over Center Drain Tributary

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 29th St. N at Ohio · Structure no. 53040087WDCE10C

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

29th Street North over Center Drain Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying 29th Street North over Center Drain Tributary in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries29th Street North
CrossesCenter Drain Tributary
Location29th St. N at Ohio
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73748, -97.32724
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 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 traffic8,800 (2006)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 29th Street North over Center Drain Tributary built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29th Street North over Center Drain Tributary 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 29th Street North over Center Drain Tributary carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 29th Street North over Center Drain Tributary?

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

Who owns 29th Street North over Center Drain Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.