US Bridges

343rd W over S. Fork Ninnescah River

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 343RDW 0.03 N of 63RDS · Structure no. 000870777006329

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
587 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

343rd W over S. Fork Ninnescah River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 343rd W over S. 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 587 ft (178.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries343rd W
CrossesS. Fork Ninnescah River
Location343RDW 0.03 N of 63RDS
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.57602, -97.73498
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length587 ft (178.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 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 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 343rd W over S. Fork Ninnescah River built?

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

What condition is 343rd W over S. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 343rd W over S. Fork Ninnescah River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 343rd W over S. Fork Ninnescah River?

The structure is 587 ft (178.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 343rd W over S. Fork Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.