US Bridges

Rs 2059 over Big Ditch Floodway

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Meridian 0.1 N of 63RDS · Structure no. 000000000870440

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
880 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
9,215
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2059 over Big Ditch Floodway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 2059 over Big Ditch Floodway in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 9,215 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,244 by 2044. The structure is 880 ft (268.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 2059
CrossesBig Ditch Floodway
LocationMeridian 0.1 N of 63RDS
RouteCounty Highway 2059
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.58034, -97.37053
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length880 ft (268.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,215 (2022)
Projected traffic11,244 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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$200,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 2059 over Big Ditch Floodway built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2059 over Big Ditch Floodway 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 2059 over Big Ditch Floodway carry?

About 9,215 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2059 over Big Ditch Floodway?

The structure is 880 ft (268.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2059 over Big Ditch Floodway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.