US Bridges

RS1937 S Kansas RD over Jester Creek

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Harvey County, Kansas · 5.0E 1.8N of Sedgwick · Structure no. 000000000400580

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS1937 S Kansas RD over Jester Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RS1937 S Kansas RD over Jester Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,750 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRS1937 S Kansas RD
CrossesJester Creek
Location5.0E 1.8N of Sedgwick
RouteCounty Highway 1937
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.9375, -97.33639
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2006)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 RS1937 S Kansas RD over Jester Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is RS1937 S Kansas RD over Jester Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RS1937 S Kansas RD over Jester Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is RS1937 S Kansas RD over Jester Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns RS1937 S Kansas RD over Jester Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.