US Bridges

Local 47th ST S over Big Arkansas River

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 47THS 0.5 E of Hydraulic · Structure no. 000870823506300

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
473 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,058
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 47th ST S over Big Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 47th ST S over Big Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 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 16,058 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,591 by 2044. The structure is 473 ft (144.2 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 47th ST S
CrossesBig Arkansas River
Location47THS 0.5 E of Hydraulic
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60703, -97.30653
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 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 rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length473 ft (144.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,058 (2022)
Projected traffic19,591 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$100,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 47th ST S over Big Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 47th ST S over Big 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 Local 47th ST S over Big Arkansas River carry?

About 16,058 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Local 47th ST S over Big Arkansas River?

The structure is 473 ft (144.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Local 47th ST S over Big Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.