US Bridges

Rs 2059 over Arkansas River

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 63RDS 0.6 E of Hydraulic · Structure no. 000000000871145

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
402 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
11,463
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2059 over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 2059 over Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,463 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,985 by 2044. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 2059
CrossesArkansas River
Location63RDS 0.6 E of Hydraulic
RouteCounty Highway 2059
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.57904, -97.30455
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,463 (2022)
Projected traffic13,985 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 2059 over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2059 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 2059 over Arkansas River carry?

About 11,463 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2059 over Arkansas River?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2059 over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.