US Bridges

Rs 305 N 279th over Trib. Big Arkansas River

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 279THW 0.4 N of 109THN · Structure no. 000000000870110

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
886
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 305 N 279th over Trib. Big Arkansas River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 305 N 279th over Trib. Big Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 886 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,081 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 305 N 279th
CrossesTrib. Big Arkansas River
Location279THW 0.4 N of 109THN
RouteCounty Highway 305
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.88874, -97.66528
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic886 (2022)
Projected traffic1,081 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 305 N 279th over Trib. Big Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 305 N 279th over Trib. Big Arkansas River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 305 N 279th over Trib. Big Arkansas River carry?

About 886 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rs 305 N 279th over Trib. Big Arkansas River?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 305 N 279th over Trib. Big Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.