Rs 305 N 279th over Trib. to Big Arkansas Ri
PoorSedgwick County, Kansas · 279THW 0.6 N of 117THN · Structure no. 000000000870090
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 742
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 305 N 279th over Trib. to Big Arkansas Ri is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 305 N 279th over Trib. to Big Arkansas Ri in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 742 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 905 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 32 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 305 N 279th over Trib. to Big Arkansas Ri built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 305 N 279th over Trib. to Big Arkansas Ri 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Rs 305 N 279th over Trib. to Big Arkansas Ri carry?
About 742 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Rs 305 N 279th over Trib. to Big Arkansas Ri?
The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 305 N 279th over Trib. to Big Arkansas Ri?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.