US Bridges

N 295th Local Rd. over Trib. to Big Slough

FairPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 295THW 0.7 N of 77THN · Structure no. 000870783005983

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 295th Local Rd. over Trib. to Big Slough is a concrete tee beam carrying N 295th Local Rd. over Trib. to Big Slough in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN 295th Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Big Slough
Location295THW 0.7 N of 77THN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.83709, -97.68385
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N 295th Local Rd. over Trib. to Big Slough built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 295th Local Rd. over Trib. to Big Slough 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 2023.

How much traffic does N 295th Local Rd. over Trib. to Big Slough carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is N 295th Local Rd. over Trib. to Big Slough?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns N 295th Local Rd. over Trib. to Big Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.