US Bridges

55th (rs 1867) over Big Ditch Floodway

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 55THS 0.3 E of 39THW · Structure no. 000000000871130

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
678 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
3,812
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

55th (rs 1867) over Big Ditch Floodway is a concrete continuous slab carrying 55th (rs 1867) over Big Ditch Floodway in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 3,812 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,651 by 2044. The structure is 678 ft (206.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries55th (rs 1867)
CrossesBig Ditch Floodway
Location55THS 0.3 E of 39THW
RouteCounty Highway 1867
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.59329, -97.38252
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length678 ft (206.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,812 (2022)
Projected traffic4,651 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 55th (rs 1867) over Big Ditch Floodway built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 55th (rs 1867) over Big Ditch Floodway 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 55th (rs 1867) over Big Ditch Floodway carry?

About 3,812 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 55th (rs 1867) over Big Ditch Floodway?

The structure is 678 ft (206.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns 55th (rs 1867) over Big Ditch Floodway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.