US Bridges

K-42 HWY over Ninnescah River Drainage

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.97 MI NE Sumner Coln · Structure no. 999904200871611

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,519
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-42 HWY over Ninnescah River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-42 HWY over Ninnescah River Drainage in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,519 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,380 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesK-42 HWY
CrossesNinnescah River Drainage
Location1.97 MI NE Sumner Coln
RouteState Highway 42
StateKansas
Coordinates37.48889, -97.64278
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,519 (2023)
Projected traffic4,380 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-42 HWY over Ninnescah River Drainage built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-42 HWY over Ninnescah River Drainage 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 K-42 HWY over Ninnescah River Drainage carry?

About 3,519 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is K-42 HWY over Ninnescah River Drainage?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns K-42 HWY over Ninnescah River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.