13th Street North over Arkansas River
FairPosted for loadSedgwick County, Kansas · 13th ST at Mclean Blvd · Structure no. 5304008700AR100
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 423 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,500
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
13th Street North over Arkansas River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 13th Street North over Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 73 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,800 by 2039. The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 13th Street North over Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is 13th 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does 13th Street North over Arkansas River carry?
About 20,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 13th Street North over Arkansas River?
The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns 13th Street North over Arkansas River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.