US Bridges

W 4th ST over Little Arkansas River

GoodPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · At Sedgwick · Structure no. 000000000400260

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
290 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 4th ST over Little Arkansas River is a concrete continuous slab carrying W 4th ST over Little Arkansas River in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2042. The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesW 4th ST
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
LocationAt Sedgwick
RouteCounty Highway 307
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.91556, -97.43694
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2020)
Projected traffic790 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 W 4th ST over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 4th ST over Little 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does W 4th ST over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W 4th ST over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns W 4th ST over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.