US Bridges

327st W Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 327THW 0.5 N of 119THS · Structure no. 000870779006465

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

327st W Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River is a wood or timber slab carrying 327st W Local Rd. over Trib. to 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 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries327st W Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Ninnescah River
Location327THW 0.5 N of 119THS
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.48103, -97.716
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2022)
Projected traffic20 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 327st W Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River built?

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

What condition is 327st W Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River 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 327st W Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 327st W Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 327st W Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.