US Bridges

NE 130 RD over Chikaskia River

FairPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 4.0N 1.5E of Danville · Structure no. 000390761506660

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 130 RD over Chikaskia River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 130 RD over Chikaskia River in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2043. The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 130 RD
CrossesChikaskia River
Location4.0N 1.5E of Danville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.34214, -97.86775
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length284 ft (86.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2021)
Projected traffic31 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 NE 130 RD over Chikaskia River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 130 RD over Chikaskia River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does NE 130 RD over Chikaskia River carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is NE 130 RD over Chikaskia River?

The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns NE 130 RD over Chikaskia River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.