US Bridges

Rs 307 over Jester Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 125THN 0.1 E of Seneca · Structure no. 000000000870610

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,942
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 307 over Jester Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 307 over Jester Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,942 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,370 by 2044. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 307
CrossesJester Creek
Location125THN 0.1 E of Seneca
RouteCounty Highway 307
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.91211, -97.35317
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,942 (2022)
Projected traffic2,370 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 307 over Jester Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 307 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 307 over Jester Creek carry?

About 1,942 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 307 over Jester Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 307 over Jester Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.