US Bridges

K2 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 0.67 MI NE Harper Coln · Structure no. 999900200480271

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,616
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K2 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K2 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 2,616 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,455 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesK2 HWY
CrossesChikaskia River Drainage
Location0.67 MI NE Harper Coln
RouteState Highway 2
StateKansas
Coordinates37.3925, -97.87028
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,616 (2023)
Projected traffic3,455 by 2044
Trucks15%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K2 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is K2 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does K2 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage carry?

About 2,616 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is K2 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns K2 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.