US Bridges

231st N Local Rd. over Main Ditch

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 231STW 0.9 N of 117THN · Structure no. 000870791005881

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

231st N Local Rd. over Main Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying 231st N Local Rd. over Main Ditch in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries231st N Local Rd.
CrossesMain Ditch
Location231STW 0.9 N of 117THN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.91217, -97.61043
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 231st N Local Rd. over Main Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 231st N Local Rd. over Main Ditch 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 231st N Local Rd. over Main Ditch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 231st N Local Rd. over Main Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 231st N Local Rd. over Main Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.