US Bridges

15th S over N. Fork Ninnescah River

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.7E 2.0N of Cheney · Structure no. 000870773806220

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
938
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

15th S over N. Fork Ninnescah River is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying 15th S over N. Fork Ninnescah River 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 938 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,144 by 2044. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries15th S
CrossesN. Fork Ninnescah River
Location0.7E 2.0N of Cheney
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.66216, -97.75749
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic938 (2022)
Projected traffic1,144 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 15th S over N. Fork Ninnescah River built?

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

What condition is 15th S over N. Fork 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 15th S over N. Fork Ninnescah River carry?

About 938 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 15th S over N. Fork Ninnescah River?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 15th S over N. Fork Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.