US Bridges

247th W over Trib. to Ninnescah River

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 247THW 0.5 N of 95THS · Structure no. 000870789006404

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

247th W over Trib. to Ninnescah River is a wood or timber slab carrying 247th W over Trib. to Ninnescah River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries247th W
CrossesTrib. to Ninnescah River
Location247THW 0.5 N of 95THS
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.52668, -97.6247
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 247th W over Trib. to Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 247th W over Trib. to Ninnescah River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 247th W over Trib. to Ninnescah River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 247th W over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 247th W over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.