US Bridges

215th W Minor Col over Main Ditch

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 215THW 0.9 N of 117THN · Structure no. 000870793005880

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

215th W Minor Col over Main Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying 215th W Minor Col over Main Ditch in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries215th W Minor Col
CrossesMain Ditch
Location215THW 0.9 N of 117THN
RouteCounty Highway 8709
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.91221, -97.5921
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2022)
Projected traffic110 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 215th W Minor Col over Main Ditch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 215th W Minor Col 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 215th W Minor Col over Main Ditch carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 215th W Minor Col over Main Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns 215th W Minor Col over Main Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.