US Bridges

Rs 607 over North Fork Ninnescah

Poor

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 21STN 0.7 E of 407THW · Structure no. 000000000870830

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
565
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 607 over North Fork Ninnescah is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 607 over North Fork Ninnescah in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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.

It carries about 565 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRs 607
CrossesNorth Fork Ninnescah
Location21STN 0.7 E of 407THW
RouteCounty Highway 607
StateKansas
Coordinates37.71949, -97.79509
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic565 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$900,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 607 over North Fork Ninnescah built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 607 over North Fork Ninnescah 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 607 over North Fork Ninnescah carry?

About 565 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rs 607 over North Fork Ninnescah?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 607 over North Fork Ninnescah?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.