US Bridges

S. Hydraulic Ave. over Arkansas River

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · S Hydraulic at Galena · Structure no. 53040087000AR10

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
423 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Hydraulic Ave. over Arkansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Hydraulic Ave. over Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 60 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2039. The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Hydraulic Ave.
CrossesArkansas River
LocationS Hydraulic at Galena
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.6269, -97.31631
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length423 ft (128.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2006)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 S. Hydraulic Ave. over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is S. Hydraulic Ave. over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S. Hydraulic Ave. over Arkansas River carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S. Hydraulic Ave. over Arkansas River?

The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns S. Hydraulic Ave. over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.