US Bridges

Local Rd. 359th W over N. Fork Ninnescah River

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 359THW 0.1 N of 31STS · Structure no. 000870775006249

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 359th W over N. Fork Ninnescah River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. 359th W over N. Fork Ninnescah River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 359th W
CrossesN. Fork Ninnescah River
Location359THW 0.1 N of 31STS
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.63524, -97.75354
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating95.5 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 359th W over N. Fork Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 359th W over N. Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 359th W over N. Fork Ninnescah River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local Rd. 359th W over N. Fork Ninnescah River?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 359th W over N. Fork Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.