US Bridges

Rs 598 over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.5W 1.3N of Cheney · Structure no. 000000000870010

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,338
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 598 over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 598 over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,338 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,632 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 598
CrossesTrib. N. Fork Ninnescah
Location0.5W 1.3N of Cheney
RouteCounty Highway 598
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.65062, -97.78937
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,338 (2022)
Projected traffic1,632 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rs 598 over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 598 over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 598 over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah carry?

About 1,338 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rs 598 over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 598 over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.