US Bridges

63rd S over Trib. to Ninnescah River

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 63RDS 0.4 E of 311THW · Structure no. 000870781406340

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

63rd S over Trib. to Ninnescah River is a concrete culvert carrying 63rd S over Trib. to Ninnescah River 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 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries63rd S
CrossesTrib. to Ninnescah River
Location63RDS 0.4 E of 311THW
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.57614, -97.69035
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 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 traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic60 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 63rd S over Trib. to Ninnescah River built?

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

What condition is 63rd S over Trib. to 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 63rd S over Trib. to Ninnescah River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 63rd S over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 63rd S over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.