Macarthur Road over Big Ditch Floodway
FairSedgwick County, Kansas · 3.8E of Schulte · Structure no. 430400870000280
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 563 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,664
- 2010 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Macarthur Road over Big Ditch Floodway is a concrete continuous slab carrying Macarthur Road over Big Ditch Floodway in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 72 years old, older 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 7,664 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2039. The structure is 563 ft (171.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Macarthur Road over Big Ditch Floodway built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Macarthur Road over Big Ditch Floodway 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Macarthur Road over Big Ditch Floodway carry?
About 7,664 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Macarthur Road over Big Ditch Floodway?
The structure is 563 ft (171.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Macarthur Road over Big Ditch Floodway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.