US Bridges

383rd W Local Rd. over Trib. Ninnescah River

PoorPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.8N of Cheney · Structure no. 000870771506241

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,291
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

383rd W Local Rd. over Trib. Ninnescah River is a concrete culvert carrying 383rd W Local Rd. over Trib. Ninnescah River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,291 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,015 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries383rd W Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. Ninnescah River
Location0.8N of Cheney
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.6465, -97.78097
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,291 (2022)
Projected traffic4,015 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 383rd W Local Rd. over Trib. Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 383rd W Local Rd. over Trib. Ninnescah River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 383rd W Local Rd. over Trib. Ninnescah River carry?

About 3,291 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 383rd W Local Rd. over Trib. Ninnescah River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns 383rd W Local Rd. over Trib. Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.