US Bridges

SW 160 A. D.0-18.8 over Chikaskia River

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Kingman County, Kansas · 1.0E 2.2N of Nashville · Structure no. 000480703006468

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 160 A. D.0-18.8 over Chikaskia River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW 160 A. D.0-18.8 over Chikaskia River in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 160 A. D.0-18.8
CrossesChikaskia River
Location1.0E 2.2N of Nashville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.47408, -98.41
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic96 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 SW 160 A. D.0-18.8 over Chikaskia River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 160 A. D.0-18.8 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 SW 160 A. D.0-18.8 over Chikaskia River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW 160 A. D.0-18.8 over Chikaskia River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SW 160 A. D.0-18.8 over Chikaskia River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.