US Bridges

W 109th Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River

PoorPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 109THN 0.8 E of 295THW · Structure no. 000870783805920

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 109th Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River is a concrete culvert carrying W 109th Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW 109th Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. Big Arkansas River
Location109THN 0.8 E of 295THW
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.88329, -97.66949
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic98 by 2044
Trucks21%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 109th Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 109th Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does W 109th Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is W 109th Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns W 109th Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.