US Bridges

Rs 359 SW 170 Ave over Chikaskia River

GoodPosted for load

Kingman County, Kansas · 3.0N of Nashville · Structure no. 000000000480190

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 359 SW 170 Ave over Chikaskia River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 359 SW 170 Ave over Chikaskia River in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 359 SW 170 Ave
CrossesChikaskia River
Location3.0N of Nashville
RouteCounty Highway 359
StateKansas
Coordinates37.48528, -98.42828
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks10%
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

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 359 SW 170 Ave over Chikaskia River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 359 SW 170 Ave over Chikaskia 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 359 SW 170 Ave over Chikaskia River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 359 SW 170 Ave over Chikaskia River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 359 SW 170 Ave over Chikaskia River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.