US Bridges

231st W over Trib. to Lake Afton

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 231STW 0.7 N of 55THS · Structure no. 000870791006308

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
254
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

231st W over Trib. to Lake Afton is a concrete continuous slab carrying 231st W over Trib. to Lake Afton in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 254 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries231st W
CrossesTrib. to Lake Afton
Location231STW 0.7 N of 55THS
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60155, -97.60674
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2022)
Projected traffic310 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 W over Trib. to Lake Afton built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 231st W over Trib. to Lake Afton 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 231st W over Trib. to Lake Afton carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 231st W over Trib. to Lake Afton?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 231st W over Trib. to Lake Afton?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.