Rs 597 over S. Fork Ninnescah River
PoorPosted for loadSedgwick County, Kansas · 375THW 0.8 N of 55THS · Structure no. 000000000870070
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 583 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 618
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 597 over S. Fork Ninnescah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 597 over S. Fork Ninnescah River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 70 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 618 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 754 by 2044. The structure is 583 ft (177.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 597 over S. Fork Ninnescah River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Rs 597 over S. Fork Ninnescah River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Rs 597 over S. Fork Ninnescah River carry?
About 618 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Rs 597 over S. Fork Ninnescah River?
The structure is 583 ft (177.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 597 over S. Fork Ninnescah River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.