US Bridges

359th W over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah

FairPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.0E 4.6N of Cheney · Structure no. 000870775006164

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

359th W over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 359th W over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries359th W
CrossesTrib. N. Fork Ninnescah
Location1.0E 4.6N of Cheney
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70024, -97.75287
Functional classRural Local

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic60 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 359th W over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 359th W over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah 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 359th W over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 359th W over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 359th W over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.