53rd Street North over Little Arkansas River
GoodSedgwick County, Kansas · 53rd St. N @ Porter · Structure no. 4304008766LAR10
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 219 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,200
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
53rd Street North over Little Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 53rd Street North over Little Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 67 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2039. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 53rd Street North over Little Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is 53rd Street North over Little 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 53rd Street North over Little Arkansas River carry?
About 6,200 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 53rd Street North over Little Arkansas River?
The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns 53rd Street North over Little Arkansas River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.