US Bridges

25th Street North over Little Arkansas River

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 25th ST at Coolidge · Structure no. 530400870LAR100

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

25th Street North over Little Arkansas River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 25th Street North over Little Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 58 years old, older 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2039. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries25th Street North
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
Location25th ST at Coolidge
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73, -97.36
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2006)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 25th Street North over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is 25th Street North over Little 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 25th Street North over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 25th Street North over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns 25th Street North over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.