US Bridges

South Broadway(nb) over Arkansas River

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · South Broadway at Carp ST · Structure no. 53040087000AR31

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
760 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Broadway(nb) over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Broadway(nb) over Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,900 by 2039. The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Broadway(nb)
CrossesArkansas River
LocationSouth Broadway at Carp ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64472, -97.33526
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length760 ft (231.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2006)
Projected traffic7,900 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 South Broadway(nb) over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Broadway(nb) 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 November 2023.

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

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns South Broadway(nb) over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.