HYDRAULIC AVENUE
Carrying HYDRAULIC AVENUE over BIG SLOUGH SOUTH
HYDRAULIC AT 57TH SOUTH, Sedgwick, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HYDRAULIC AVENUE
The HYDRAULIC AVENUE bridge in Sedgwick, Kansas carries HYDRAULIC AVENUE over BIG SLOUGH SOUTH. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2006, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 37.4 meters (123 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,800 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HYDRAULIC AVENUE compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1962
- Last Reconstructed
- 2006
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 37.4 m (123 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.5 m (64 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 5304008700LBS05
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HYDRAULIC AVENUE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare HYDRAULIC AVENUE against other structures in Sedgwick and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for HYDRAULIC AVENUE?
HYDRAULIC AVENUE in Sedgwick, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HYDRAULIC AVENUE inspected?
HYDRAULIC AVENUE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HYDRAULIC AVENUE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HYDRAULIC AVENUE?
HYDRAULIC AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HYDRAULIC AVENUE?
HYDRAULIC AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is HYDRAULIC AVENUE and does age affect safety?
HYDRAULIC AVENUE was built in 1962, making it 64 years old and last reconstructed in 2006.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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