US Bridges

Rs 362 39th S over Clear Creek

Poor

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 7.1E of Cheney · Structure no. 000000000870990

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 362 39th S over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 362 39th S over Clear Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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.

It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,525 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 362 39th S
CrossesClear Creek
Location7.1E of Cheney
RouteCounty Highway 362
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61949, -97.65112
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2022)
Projected traffic1,525 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 362 39th S over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 362 39th S over Clear Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 362 39th S over Clear Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 362 39th S over Clear Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 362 39th S over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.