US Bridges

19th Street North over Center Drain Tributary

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 19th St. N. at Ohio · Structure no. 53040087WDCW180

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th Street North over Center Drain Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying 19th Street North over Center Drain Tributary in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries19th Street North
CrossesCenter Drain Tributary
Location19th St. N. at Ohio
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.71898, -97.32335
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2006)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 19th Street North over Center Drain Tributary built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19th 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 19th Street North over Center Drain Tributary carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 19th Street North over Center Drain Tributary?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns 19th Street North over Center Drain Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.