US Bridges

23rd S Local Rd. over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.0N of Cheney · Structure no. 000870771806240

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

23rd S Local Rd. over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah is a concrete culvert carrying 23rd S Local Rd. over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries23rd S Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. N. Fork Ninnescah
Location1.0N of Cheney
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64714, -97.77497
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.7 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 23rd S Local Rd. over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23rd S Local Rd. over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 23rd S Local Rd. over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 23rd S Local Rd. over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 23rd S Local Rd. over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.