US Bridges

Rs 2206 71st S over Ninnescah River

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 71STS 0.4 E of 311THW · Structure no. 000000000871500

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
615 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
409
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2206 71st S over Ninnescah River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 2206 71st S over Ninnescah River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 409 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 499 by 2044. The structure is 615 ft (187.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 2206 71st S
CrossesNinnescah River
Location71STS 0.4 E of 311THW
RouteCounty Highway 2206
StateKansas
Coordinates37.56196, -97.69137
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length615 ft (187.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic409 (2022)
Projected traffic499 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 2206 71st S over Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2206 71st S over Ninnescah River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 2206 71st S over Ninnescah River carry?

About 409 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2206 71st S over Ninnescah River?

The structure is 615 ft (187.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2206 71st S over Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.