21st Street North over Arkansas River
FairSedgwick County, Kansas · 21st at Westridge · Structure no. 5304008700AR120
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 477 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
21st Street North over Arkansas River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 21st Street North over Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 53 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.
It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2039. The structure is 477 ft (145.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 21st Street North over Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is 21st 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does 21st Street North over Arkansas River carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 21st Street North over Arkansas River?
The structure is 477 ft (145.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns 21st Street North over Arkansas River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.