US Bridges

Rs 362 over Trib. S. Fork Ninnescah

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.0W of Cheney · Structure no. 000000000870930

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
541
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 362 over Trib. S. Fork Ninnescah is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 362 over Trib. S. Fork Ninnescah in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 541 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 362
CrossesTrib. S. Fork Ninnescah
Location1.0W of Cheney
RouteCounty Highway 362
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61862, -97.79572
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic541 (2022)
Projected traffic660 by 2044
Trucks18%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 362 over Trib. S. Fork Ninnescah built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 362 over Trib. S. Fork Ninnescah 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 362 over Trib. S. Fork Ninnescah carry?

About 541 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Rs 362 over Trib. S. Fork Ninnescah?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 362 over Trib. S. Fork Ninnescah?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.