US Bridges

Bitting over Little Arkansas River

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Bitting at Twelfth ST N · Structure no. 5304008700LAR60

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
284 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bitting over Little Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Bitting over Little Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 90 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2039. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBitting
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
LocationBitting at Twelfth ST N
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70623, -97.34841
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2006)
Projected traffic6,000 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 Bitting over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Bitting 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 Bitting over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bitting over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Bitting over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.