US Bridges

87th S Local Rd. over Trib to Ninnescah

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 87THS 0.6 E of 311THW · Structure no. 000870781706400

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

87th S Local Rd. over Trib to Ninnescah is a concrete culvert carrying 87th S Local Rd. over Trib to Ninnescah in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries87th S Local Rd.
CrossesTrib to Ninnescah
Location87THS 0.6 E of 311THW
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.53292, -97.68589
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 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 87th S Local Rd. over Trib to Ninnescah built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 87th S Local Rd. over Trib to Ninnescah 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 87th S Local Rd. over Trib to Ninnescah carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 87th S Local Rd. over Trib to Ninnescah?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 87th S Local Rd. over Trib to Ninnescah?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.