US Bridges

87THS Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 87THS 0.7E of 183RDW · Structure no. 000870797706400

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

87THS Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah is a concrete culvert carrying 87THS Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries87THS Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Ninnescah
Location87THS 0.7E of 183RDW
RouteCounty Highway 2135
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.53336, -97.53989
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic30 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 87THS Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 87THS Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 87THS Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 87THS Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 87THS Local Rd. over Trib. to Ninnescah?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.