US Bridges

Southbound 14th ST over Arkansas River

Good

Ford County, Kansas · 0.5S of Park St. · Structure no. 406950290803002

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
622 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
7,835
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southbound 14th ST over Arkansas River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Southbound 14th ST over Arkansas River in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7,835 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,510 by 2043. The structure is 622 ft (189.6 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSouthbound 14th ST
CrossesArkansas River
Location0.5S of Park St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.74344, -100.03314
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length622 ft (189.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 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 and pedestrian
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 Southbound 14th ST over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

How long is Southbound 14th ST over Arkansas River?

The structure is 622 ft (189.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Southbound 14th ST over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.