US Bridges

Rs 599 263rd W over Trib. to Ninnescah River

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 263RDW 0.1 N of 103RDS · Structure no. 000000000870160

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
582
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 599 263rd W over Trib. to Ninnescah River is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 599 263rd W over Trib. to Ninnescah River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 582 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 599 263rd W
CrossesTrib. to Ninnescah River
Location263RDW 0.1 N of 103RDS
RouteCounty Highway 599
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50472, -97.64306
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic582 (2022)
Projected traffic710 by 2044
Trucks14%
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 599 263rd W over Trib. to Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 599 263rd W over Trib. to Ninnescah 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 599 263rd W over Trib. to Ninnescah River carry?

About 582 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Rs 599 263rd W over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 599 263rd W over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.