US Bridges

Local Rd. 117th over Jester Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 117THN 0.5 E of Meridian · Structure no. 000870817605900

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 117th over Jester Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. 117th over Jester Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 117th
CrossesJester Creek
Location117THN 0.5 E of Meridian
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.89736, -97.36191
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 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 Local Rd. 117th over Jester Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 117th 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 Local Rd. 117th over Jester Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 117th over Jester Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.