Ninth Street over West Branch Walnut River
GoodButler County, Kansas · 300 Ft W US 77 El Dorado · Structure no. 507800080000009
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 590
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ninth Street over West Branch Walnut River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ninth Street over West Branch Walnut River in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ninth Street over West Branch Walnut River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Ninth Street over West Branch Walnut 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Ninth Street over West Branch Walnut River carry?
About 590 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ninth Street over West Branch Walnut River?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Ninth Street over West Branch Walnut River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.