US Bridges

101st Local Rd. over Main Ditch

Poor

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 101STN 0.7 E of 151STW · Structure no. 000870801705940

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
82 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

101st Local Rd. over Main Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying 101st Local Rd. over Main Ditch in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries101st Local Rd.
CrossesMain Ditch
Location101STN 0.7 E of 151STW
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.86872, -97.50519
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating76.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 101st Local Rd. over Main Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 101st Local Rd. over Main Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does 101st Local Rd. over Main Ditch carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 101st Local Rd. over Main Ditch?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 101st Local Rd. over Main Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.