US Bridges

Harry Street over Arkansas River

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Harry Street at Mclean · Structure no. 43040087630AR40

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
358 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harry Street over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harry Street over Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,700 by 2040. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHarry Street
CrossesArkansas River
LocationHarry Street at Mclean
RouteCity Street 6300
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66451, -97.34609
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2018)
Projected traffic14,700 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Harry Street over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harry Street 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Harry Street over Arkansas River carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Harry Street over Arkansas River?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Harry Street over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.