US Bridges

K-14 Highway over Chikaskia River

Fair

Kingman County, Kansas · 4.23 MI N Harper Coln · Structure no. 999901400480771

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
683 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
857
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-14 Highway over Chikaskia River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-14 Highway over Chikaskia River in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 857 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 947 by 2044. The structure is 683 ft (208.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesK-14 Highway
CrossesChikaskia River
Location4.23 MI N Harper Coln
RouteState Highway 14
StateKansas
Coordinates37.44528, -98.08111
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length683 ft (208.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic857 (2023)
Projected traffic947 by 2044
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 K-14 Highway over Chikaskia River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-14 Highway 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does K-14 Highway over Chikaskia River carry?

About 857 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is K-14 Highway over Chikaskia River?

The structure is 683 ft (208.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K-14 Highway over Chikaskia River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.