US Bridges

South Broadway(sb) over Arkansas River

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · South Broadway @ Carp St. · Structure no. 53040087000AR30

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
802 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Broadway(sb) over Arkansas River is a concrete arch - thru carrying South Broadway(sb) over Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 94 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 6 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,900 by 2039. The structure is 802 ft (244.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Broadway(sb)
CrossesArkansas River
LocationSouth Broadway @ Carp St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64453, -97.33552
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length802 ft (244.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2006)
Projected traffic7,900 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Broadway(sb) over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is South Broadway(sb) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does South Broadway(sb) over Arkansas River carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South Broadway(sb) over Arkansas River?

The structure is 802 ft (244.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns South Broadway(sb) over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.