US Bridges

Northbound 14th ST over Arkansas River

FairPosted for load

Ford County, Kansas · 0.5S of Park St. · Structure no. 406950290803001

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
620 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
7,835
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northbound 14th ST over Arkansas River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Northbound 14th ST over Arkansas River in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 68 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,835 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,510 by 2043. The structure is 620 ft (189.1 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNorthbound 14th ST
CrossesArkansas River
Location0.5S of Park St.
RouteCity Street 803
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.74378, -100.03292
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadH 20
Structure length620 ft (189.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,835 (2022)
Projected traffic10,510 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northbound 14th ST over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Northbound 14th ST over Arkansas River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Northbound 14th ST over Arkansas River carry?

About 7,835 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Northbound 14th ST over Arkansas River?

The structure is 620 ft (189.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Northbound 14th ST over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.