US Bridges

111st S Minor Col over Trib. to Ninnescah River

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 111THS 0.7 E of 327THW · Structure no. 000870779706460

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

111st S Minor Col over Trib. to Ninnescah River is a concrete culvert carrying 111st S Minor Col over Trib. to Ninnescah River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries111st S Minor Col
CrossesTrib. to Ninnescah River
Location111THS 0.7 E of 327THW
RouteCounty Highway 8702
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.48907, -97.70337
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks24%
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 111st S Minor Col over Trib. to Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 111st S Minor Col 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 111st S Minor Col over Trib. to Ninnescah River carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is 111st S Minor Col over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 111st S Minor Col over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.