US Bridges

21st Street North over Little Arkansas River

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 21st. St. N at Coolidge · Structure no. 430400876500010

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,900
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

21st Street North over Little Arkansas River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 21st Street North over Little Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 59 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2039. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries21st Street North
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
Location21st. St. N at Coolidge
RouteCity Street 6500
StateKansas
Coordinates37.72264, -97.35851
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2006)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 21st Street North over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is 21st Street North over Little 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 21st Street North over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 21st Street North over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns 21st Street North over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.