US Bridges

SE 40 A. over Chikaskia River

FairPosted for load

Kingman County, Kansas · 1.0S 2.0E of Rago · Structure no. 000480743006522

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 40 A. over Chikaskia River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 40 A. over Chikaskia River in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 60 years old, older 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 6 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 40 A.
CrossesChikaskia River
Location1.0S 2.0E of Rago
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.43969, -98.04478
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic12 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$900,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 40 A. over Chikaskia River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is SE 40 A. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SE 40 A. over Chikaskia River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SE 40 A. over Chikaskia River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SE 40 A. over Chikaskia River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.