US Bridges

Local Rd-Clearwtr over Trib to Ninnescah

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 135THW(CWTR) 0.1 S 103rd · Structure no. 000870803006441

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd-Clearwtr over Trib to Ninnescah is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd-Clearwtr over Trib to Ninnescah in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd-Clearwtr
CrossesTrib to Ninnescah
Location135THW(CWTR) 0.1 S 103rd
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50283, -97.49683
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2044
Trucks1%
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-Clearwtr over Trib to Ninnescah built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Local Rd-Clearwtr 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-Clearwtr over Trib to Ninnescah carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd-Clearwtr over Trib to Ninnescah?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd-Clearwtr over Trib to Ninnescah?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.