US Bridges

Local RD 87THS over Trib to Ninnescah

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 87THS 0.9 E of 167THW · Structure no. 000870799706400

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local RD 87THS over Trib to Ninnescah is a concrete culvert carrying Local RD 87THS over Trib to Ninnescah in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal RD 87THS
CrossesTrib to Ninnescah
Location87THS 0.9 E of 167THW
RouteCounty Highway 1944
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.5335, -97.515
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (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 Local RD 87THS over Trib to Ninnescah built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local RD 87THS 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 Local RD 87THS over Trib to Ninnescah carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local RD 87THS over Trib to Ninnescah?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Local RD 87THS over Trib to Ninnescah?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.