US Bridges

Rs 1762 Meridian over Jester Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Meridian 0.2 N of 109THN · Structure no. 000000000870410

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1762 Meridian over Jester Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1762 Meridian over Jester Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 903 by 2044. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1762 Meridian
CrossesJester Creek
LocationMeridian 0.2 N of 109THN
RouteCounty Highway 1762
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.88658, -97.37205
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2022)
Projected traffic903 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1762 Meridian over Jester Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1762 Meridian 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 1762 Meridian over Jester Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1762 Meridian over Jester Creek?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1762 Meridian over Jester Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.