Pawnee over Arkansas River
GoodSedgwick County, Kansas · Pawnee at Mc Lean Blvd. · Structure no. 430400876250010
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 402 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,000
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pawnee over Arkansas River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pawnee over Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 64 years old, older 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,500 by 2039. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Pawnee over Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Pawnee over 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Pawnee over Arkansas River carry?
About 19,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Pawnee over Arkansas River?
The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Pawnee over Arkansas River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.