NE Sardou over Kaw River
GoodShawnee County, Kansas · NE Sardou over Kansas Riv · Structure no. 42795089526C12B
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,086 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,080
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE Sardou over Kaw River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE Sardou over Kaw River in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 64 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 8,080 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,690 by 2043. The structure is 2,086 ft (635.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 NE Sardou over Kaw River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is NE Sardou over Kaw 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does NE Sardou over Kaw River carry?
About 8,080 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NE Sardou over Kaw River?
The structure is 2,086 ft (635.9 m) long with a longest span of 217 ft (66.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns NE Sardou over Kaw River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.