US Bridges

Rs 610 117th over Main Eagle Drain Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 117THN 0.4 E of 199THW · Structure no. 000000000870650

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
249
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 610 117th over Main Eagle Drain Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 610 117th over Main Eagle Drain Ditch in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 249 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 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 610 117th
CrossesMain Eagle Drain Ditch
Location117THN 0.4 E of 199THW
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.89781, -97.56608
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2022)
Projected traffic304 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 610 117th over Main Eagle Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 610 117th over Main Eagle Drain Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 610 117th over Main Eagle Drain Ditch carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 610 117th over Main Eagle Drain Ditch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 610 117th over Main Eagle Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.