US Bridges

Rs 717 over Big Ditch Floodway

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Hydraulic 0.4 N of 71STS · Structure no. 000000000870470

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
929 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
6,116
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 717 over Big Ditch Floodway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 717 over Big Ditch Floodway in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 6,116 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,100 by 2044. The structure is 929 ft (283.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 717
CrossesBig Ditch Floodway
LocationHydraulic 0.4 N of 71STS
RouteCounty Highway 717
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.56953, -97.31576
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length929 ft (283.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,116 (2022)
Projected traffic8,100 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 717 over Big Ditch Floodway built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 717 over Big Ditch Floodway 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 717 over Big Ditch Floodway carry?

About 6,116 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rs 717 over Big Ditch Floodway?

The structure is 929 ft (283.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 717 over Big Ditch Floodway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.