US Bridges

Harry Street over Kansas Ave.

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Harry at Kansas · Structure no. 53040087000HK10

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harry Street over Kansas Ave. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Harry Street over Kansas Ave. 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,500 by 2039. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHarry Street
CrossesKansas Ave.
LocationHarry at Kansas
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66447, -97.31467
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 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 width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2006)
Projected traffic19,500 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 Kansas Ave. built?

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

What condition is Harry Street over Kansas Ave. 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 Kansas Ave. carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Harry Street over Kansas Ave.?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Harry Street over Kansas Ave.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.