US Bridges

Rs 362 over N. Fork Ninnescah River

FairPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 2.5E of Cheney · Structure no. 000000000870940

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
403 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
833
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 362 over N. Fork Ninnescah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 362 over N. Fork Ninnescah River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 73 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 833 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,077 by 2044. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 362
CrossesN. Fork Ninnescah River
Location2.5E of Cheney
RouteCounty Highway 362
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61923, -97.73719
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.2 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length403 ft (122.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic833 (2022)
Projected traffic1,077 by 2044
Trucks4%
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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 362 over N. Fork Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Rs 362 over N. Fork Ninnescah River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rs 362 over N. Fork Ninnescah River carry?

About 833 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rs 362 over N. Fork Ninnescah River?

The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 362 over N. Fork Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.