US Bridges

Ridge (rs 998) over Big Arkansas River

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 3.0W 1.5S Valley Center · Structure no. 000000000870300

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
693 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
3,986
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge (rs 998) over Big Arkansas River is a concrete tee beam carrying Ridge (rs 998) over Big Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 53 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 3,986 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,864 by 2044. The structure is 693 ft (211.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge (rs 998)
CrossesBig Arkansas River
Location3.0W 1.5S Valley Center
RouteCounty Highway 998
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.8106, -97.42668
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length693 ft (211.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,986 (2022)
Projected traffic4,864 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ridge (rs 998) over Big Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Ridge (rs 998) over Big 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 Ridge (rs 998) over Big Arkansas River carry?

About 3,986 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ridge (rs 998) over Big Arkansas River?

The structure is 693 ft (211.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge (rs 998) over Big Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.