US Bridges

343rd ST N Loc Rd. over Jocelyn Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 343RDW 0.7 N of 87THS · Structure no. 000870777006383

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

343rd ST N Loc Rd. over Jocelyn Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying 343rd ST N Loc Rd. over Jocelyn Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 33 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries343rd ST N Loc Rd.
CrossesJocelyn Creek
Location343RDW 0.7 N of 87THS
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.54336, -97.73487
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating77.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic35 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 343rd ST N Loc Rd. over Jocelyn Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is 343rd ST N Loc Rd. over Jocelyn Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 343rd ST N Loc Rd. over Jocelyn Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 343rd ST N Loc Rd. over Jocelyn Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 343rd ST N Loc Rd. over Jocelyn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.