US Bridges

Rs 362 over Trib. to Ninnescah River

FairPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 3.5E of Cheney · Structure no. 000000000870970

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
918
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 362 over Trib. to Ninnescah River is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 362 over Trib. to Ninnescah River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 918 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 362
CrossesTrib. to Ninnescah River
Location3.5E of Cheney
RouteCounty Highway 362
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61911, -97.7165
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic918 (2022)
Projected traffic1,120 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 362 over Trib. to Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 362 over Trib. to 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 362 over Trib. to Ninnescah River carry?

About 918 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 362 over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 362 over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.