US Bridges

183rd Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River

FairPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 183RDW 0.9 N of 119THS · Structure no. 000870797006461

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

183rd Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River is a concrete tee beam carrying 183rd Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 101 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries183rd Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Ninnescah River
Location183RDW 0.9 N of 119THS
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.48907, -97.55121
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2022)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$80,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 183rd Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 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 September 2024.

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

About 101 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.