US Bridges

Rs 604 103rd over Ninnescah River

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 103RDS 0.7 E of 183RDW · Structure no. 000000000871280

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
725 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
758
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 604 103rd over Ninnescah River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 604 103rd over Ninnescah River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 758 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 925 by 2044. The structure is 725 ft (221.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRs 604 103rd
CrossesNinnescah River
Location103RDS 0.7 E of 183RDW
RouteCounty Highway 604
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50438, -97.53836
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length725 ft (221.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic758 (2022)
Projected traffic925 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$60,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 604 103rd over Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 604 103rd over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 604 103rd over Ninnescah River carry?

About 758 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rs 604 103rd over Ninnescah River?

The structure is 725 ft (221.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 604 103rd over Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.