US Bridges

Lincoln Street over Arkansas River

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Lincoln at Mclean Blvd. · Structure no. 53040087002AR50

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
352 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Street over Arkansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Street over Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2039. The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLincoln Street
CrossesArkansas River
LocationLincoln at Mclean Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67169, -97.34372
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length352 ft (107.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2006)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 Lincoln Street over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Street 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln Street over Arkansas River carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Street over Arkansas River?

The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Street over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.