First Street North over Arkansas River
FairSedgwick County, Kansas · 1st ST at Mclean Blvd. · Structure no. 53040087000AR80
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 398 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,200
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
First Street North over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying First Street North over Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2039. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was First Street North over Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is First Street North 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does First Street North over Arkansas River carry?
About 8,200 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is First Street North over Arkansas River?
The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns First Street North over Arkansas River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.