US Bridges

119th Local Rd. over Main Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 119THW 0.6 N of 85THN · Structure no. 000870805005963

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
82 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

119th Local Rd. over Main Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 119th Local Rd. over Main Ditch in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries119th Local Rd.
CrossesMain Ditch
Location119THW 0.6 N of 85THN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.84885, -97.48231
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic60 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 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 119th Local Rd. over Main Ditch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 119th 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 119th Local Rd. over Main Ditch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 119th 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 28 ft wide.

Who owns 119th Local Rd. over Main Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.