29th Street North over Little Arkansas River
FairSedgwick County, Kansas · 29th ST at Cromwell · Structure no. 530400870LAR110
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 328 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
29th Street North over Little Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 29th Street North over Little Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 77 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2039. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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 29th Street North over Little Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is 29th Street North 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does 29th Street North over Little Arkansas River carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 29th Street North over Little Arkansas River?
The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns 29th Street North over Little Arkansas River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.