US Bridges

K-15 HWY SB over Wichita Drainage Canal

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.16 Mi. N. I-35(KTA) · Structure no. 999901500871841

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
302 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
16,434
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-15 HWY SB over Wichita Drainage Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-15 HWY SB over Wichita Drainage Canal in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,434 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,158 by 2044. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesK-15 HWY SB
CrossesWichita Drainage Canal
Location1.16 Mi. N. I-35(KTA)
RouteState Highway 15
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.63861, -97.30694
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.5 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,434 (2023)
Projected traffic18,158 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-15 HWY SB over Wichita Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-15 HWY SB over Wichita Drainage Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does K-15 HWY SB over Wichita Drainage Canal carry?

About 16,434 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is K-15 HWY SB over Wichita Drainage Canal?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K-15 HWY SB over Wichita Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.