US Bridges

Local Rd. over Big Arkansas River

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Macarther 0.9 E Hydraulic · Structure no. 000870823906280

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
402 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,103
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. over Big Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. over Big Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 50 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 10,103 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,100 by 2044. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd.
CrossesBig Arkansas River
LocationMacarther 0.9 E Hydraulic
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.62153, -97.29861
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,103 (2022)
Projected traffic11,100 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. over Big Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Local Rd. 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 Rd. over Big Arkansas River carry?

About 10,103 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. over Big Arkansas River?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. over Big Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.