US Bridges

Harry Street over Madison

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Harry at Madison · Structure no. 53040087000HA10

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,900
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harry Street over Madison is a concrete continuous slab carrying Harry Street over Madison in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 19,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2039. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHarry Street
CrossesMadison
LocationHarry at Madison
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66452, -97.31054
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,900 (2006)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harry Street over Madison built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harry Street over Madison 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 Harry Street over Madison carry?

About 19,900 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Harry Street over Madison?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Harry Street over Madison?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.