K42 HWY WB over Wichita Fl Contr Canal
FairSedgwick County, Kansas · 0.31 MI SW I235 · Structure no. 999904200874601
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 645 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K42 HWY WB over Wichita Fl Contr Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K42 HWY WB over Wichita Fl Contr Canal in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6 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 9,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,996 by 2044. The structure is 645 ft (196.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K42 HWY WB over Wichita Fl Contr Canal built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is K42 HWY WB over Wichita Fl Contr 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 K42 HWY WB over Wichita Fl Contr Canal carry?
About 9,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is K42 HWY WB over Wichita Fl Contr Canal?
The structure is 645 ft (196.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns K42 HWY WB over Wichita Fl Contr Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.