US Bridges

295th W over Trib. to Ninnescah River

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 295THW 0.7 N of 55THS · Structure no. 000870783006303

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

295th W over Trib. to Ninnescah River is a concrete culvert carrying 295th W over Trib. to Ninnescah River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries295th W
CrossesTrib. to Ninnescah River
Location295THW 0.7 N of 55THS
RouteCounty Highway 8703
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60065, -97.67939
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2022)
Projected traffic82 by 2044
Trucks15%
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 295th W over Trib. to Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 295th W 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 295th W over Trib. to Ninnescah River carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 295th W over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 295th W over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.