US Bridges

SW 84th St. over Little Arkansas River

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 1.0W 2.0N of Sedgwick · Structure no. 000400807705840

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
322 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 84th St. over Little Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 84th St. over Little Arkansas River in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 117 by 2042. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSW 84th St.
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
Location1.0W 2.0N of Sedgwick
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.94167, -97.45111
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2006)
Projected traffic117 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SW 84th St. over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 84th 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 SW 84th St. over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is SW 84th St. over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SW 84th St. over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.