US Bridges

143rd E over Whitewater Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 143RDE 0.6 N of 61STN · Structure no. 000870839006024

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

143rd E over Whitewater Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 143rd E over Whitewater 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries143rd E
CrossesWhitewater Creek
Location143RDE 0.6 N of 61STN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.80489, -97.17153
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 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 traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 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 143rd E over Whitewater Creek built?

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

What condition is 143rd E over Whitewater Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does 143rd E over Whitewater Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 143rd E over Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 143rd E over Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.