US Bridges

K15 HWY Nb-Sb over Arkansas River Drainage

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.81 MI N 55th ST · Structure no. 999901500871811

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,739
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K15 HWY Nb-Sb over Arkansas River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K15 HWY Nb-Sb over Arkansas River Drainage in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 11,739 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,970 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK15 HWY Nb-Sb
CrossesArkansas River Drainage
Location0.81 MI N 55th ST
RouteState Highway 15
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60222, -97.28972
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,739 (2023)
Projected traffic12,970 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K15 HWY Nb-Sb over Arkansas River Drainage built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is K15 HWY Nb-Sb over Arkansas River Drainage 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 2024.

How much traffic does K15 HWY Nb-Sb over Arkansas River Drainage carry?

About 11,739 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is K15 HWY Nb-Sb over Arkansas River Drainage?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns K15 HWY Nb-Sb over Arkansas River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.