US Bridges

Rs 611 West over Jester Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.0W 2.9N Valley Center · Structure no. 000000000870390

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 611 West over Jester Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 611 West over Jester Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 611 West
CrossesJester Creek
Location1.0W 2.9N Valley Center
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.88058, -97.39041
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 611 West over Jester Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 611 West over Jester Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 611 West over Jester Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rs 611 West over Jester Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 611 West over Jester Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.