US Bridges

327th W over S. Fork Ninnescah River

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 327THW 0.5 N of 71STS · Structure no. 000870779006344

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
510 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

327th W over S. Fork Ninnescah River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 327th W over S. Fork Ninnescah River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 8 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 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries327th W
CrossesS. Fork Ninnescah River
Location327THW 0.5 N of 71STS
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.57004, -97.71664
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length510 ft (155.4 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 traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 327th W over S. Fork Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is 327th 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 327th W over S. Fork Ninnescah River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 327th W over S. Fork Ninnescah River?

The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 327th W over S. Fork Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.