US Bridges

79 ST S Local Rd. over Jocelyn Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 79THS 0.9 E of 327THW · Structure no. 000870779906380

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
309 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

79 ST S Local Rd. over Jocelyn Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 79 ST S Local Rd. over Jocelyn Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries79 ST S Local Rd.
CrossesJocelyn Creek
Location79THS 0.9 E of 327THW
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.54727, -97.70115
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 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 traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic50 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 79 ST S Local Rd. over Jocelyn Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 79 ST S Local Rd. over Jocelyn Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 79 ST S Local Rd. over Jocelyn Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 79 ST S Local Rd. over Jocelyn Creek?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 79 ST S Local Rd. over Jocelyn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.