Rs 304 Ridge Rd. over Little Arkansas River
GoodSedgwick County, Kansas · 5.0E 0.5N of Bentley · Structure no. 000000000870290
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 423 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,062
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 304 Ridge Rd. over Little Arkansas River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 304 Ridge Rd. over Little Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 56 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,062 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,516 by 2044. The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 304 Ridge Rd. over Little Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Rs 304 Ridge Rd. over Little Arkansas River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Rs 304 Ridge Rd. over Little Arkansas River carry?
About 2,062 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Rs 304 Ridge Rd. over Little Arkansas River?
The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 304 Ridge Rd. over Little Arkansas River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.