US Bridges

Nims over Little Arkansas River

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Nims at Bitting · Structure no. 5304008700LAR40

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nims over Little Arkansas River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nims over Little Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2039. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNims
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
LocationNims at Bitting
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70108, -97.34876
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2006)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Nims over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nims over Little 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nims over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nims over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Nims over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.