US Bridges

109th Local Rd. over Jester Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 109THN 0.9 E of 39THW · Structure no. 000870815905920

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

109th Local Rd. over Jester Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying 109th Local Rd. over Jester Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries109th Local Rd.
CrossesJester Creek
Location109THN 0.9 E of 39THW
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.88313, -97.37409
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 109th Local Rd. over Jester Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 109th Local Rd. over 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 109th Local Rd. over Jester Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 109th Local Rd. over Jester Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 109th Local Rd. over Jester Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.