US Bridges

Rs 188 M4-E4 over Trib. to Chapman Creek

Good

Dickinson County, Kansas · 1340 3400 Ave · Structure no. 00000000021B290

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 188 M4-E4 over Trib. to Chapman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 188 M4-E4 over Trib. to Chapman Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 188 M4-E4
CrossesTrib. to Chapman Creek
Location1340 3400 Ave
RouteCounty Highway 188
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09038, -97.14114
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 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 Rs 188 M4-E4 over Trib. to Chapman Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 188 M4-E4 over Trib. to Chapman 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 188 M4-E4 over Trib. to Chapman Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 188 M4-E4 over Trib. to Chapman Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 188 M4-E4 over Trib. to Chapman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.