US Bridges

W 125th Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 125THN 0.3 E of 279THW · Structure no. 000870785305880

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 125th Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River is a concrete culvert carrying W 125th Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW 125th Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. Big Arkansas River
Location125THN 0.3 E of 279THW
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.9124, -97.66005
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 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 W 125th Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 125th Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does W 125th Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W 125th Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns W 125th Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.