US Bridges

117th Local Rd. over Trib. to Jester Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 117THN 0.02 E of 39THW · Structure no. 000870815005900

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

117th Local Rd. over Trib. to Jester Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 117th Local Rd. over Trib. to Jester Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries117th Local Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Jester Creek
Location117THN 0.02 E of 39THW
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.89771, -97.39013
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic50 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 117th Local Rd. over Trib. to Jester Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 117th Local Rd. over Trib. to Jester Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does 117th Local Rd. over Trib. to Jester Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 117th Local Rd. over Trib. to Jester Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 117th Local Rd. over Trib. to Jester Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.