US Bridges

343rd W over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 2.0E 3.7N of Cheney · Structure no. 000870777006183

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
548
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

343rd W over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah is a concrete culvert carrying 343rd W over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 548 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 669 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries343rd W
CrossesTrib. N. Fork Ninnescah
Location2.0E 3.7N of Cheney
RouteCounty Highway 8701
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68719, -97.73438
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic548 (2022)
Projected traffic669 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 343rd W over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is 343rd 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 343rd W over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah carry?

About 548 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 343rd W over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 343rd W over Trib. N. Fork Ninnescah?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.