US Bridges

183rd Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 183RDW 0.3 N of 95THS · Structure no. 000870797006407

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

183rd Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River is a concrete culvert carrying 183rd Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 537 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries183rd Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Ninnescah River
Location183RDW 0.3 N of 95THS
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.52255, -97.55136
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2022)
Projected traffic537 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 183rd Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 183rd Local Rd. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 183rd Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 183rd Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 183rd Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.