South Broadway over Rock Island Railroad
PoorSedgwick County, Kansas · S. Broadway @ Rirr · Structure no. 530400870RIOP11
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 479 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,826
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Broadway over Rock Island Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Broadway over Rock Island Railroad in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10,826 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,850 by 2039. The structure is 479 ft (146 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Broadway over Rock Island Railroad built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Broadway over Rock Island Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does South Broadway over Rock Island Railroad carry?
About 10,826 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is South Broadway over Rock Island Railroad?
The structure is 479 ft (146 m) long with a longest span of 276 ft (84.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns South Broadway over Rock Island Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.