US Bridges

W 93rd Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River

FairPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 93RDN 0.9 E of 167THW · Structure no. 000870799905960

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 93rd Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River is a steel culvert carrying W 93rd Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW 93rd Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. Big Arkansas River
Location93RDN 0.9 E of 167THW
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.85426, -97.52109
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$70,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 93rd Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 93rd Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does W 93rd Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W 93rd Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns W 93rd Local Rd. over Trib. Big Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.