US Bridges

Rs 303 SE 70 Ave over Chikaskia River

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 1.4S 0.5W of Adams · Structure no. 00000000048B120

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
615 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 303 SE 70 Ave over Chikaskia River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 303 SE 70 Ave over Chikaskia River in Kingman 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2043. The structure is 615 ft (187.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 303 SE 70 Ave
CrossesChikaskia River
Location1.4S 0.5W of Adams
RouteCounty Highway 303
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.4385, -97.98997
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length615 ft (187.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2018)
Projected traffic115 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 303 SE 70 Ave over Chikaskia River built?

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

What condition is Rs 303 SE 70 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 303 SE 70 Ave over Chikaskia River carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 303 SE 70 Ave over Chikaskia River?

The structure is 615 ft (187.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 303 SE 70 Ave over Chikaskia River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.