K-42 HWY over Ninnescah River
GoodSedgwick County, Kansas · 2.88 MI NE K-49 · Structure no. 999904200874651
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,255 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,515
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-42 HWY over Ninnescah River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-42 HWY over Ninnescah River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,515 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,890 by 2044. The structure is 1,255 ft (382.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-42 HWY over Ninnescah River built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-42 HWY over Ninnescah River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does K-42 HWY over Ninnescah River carry?
About 4,515 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is K-42 HWY over Ninnescah River?
The structure is 1,255 ft (382.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns K-42 HWY over Ninnescah River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.