US Bridges

Rs 243 (rd Y) over Southside Ditch

Fair

Kearny County, Kansas · 2.5S.W. of Deerfield · Structure no. 000000000470010

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 243 (rd Y) over Southside Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 243 (rd Y) over Southside Ditch in Kearny County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRs 243 (rd Y)
CrossesSouthside Ditch
Location2.5S.W. of Deerfield
RouteCounty Highway 243
CountyKearny County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.94886, -101.15781
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 243 (rd Y) over Southside Ditch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 243 (rd Y) over Southside Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 243 (rd Y) over Southside Ditch carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 243 (rd Y) over Southside Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 243 (rd Y) over Southside Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.