US Bridges

K42 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 4.25 MI W of K-14 · Structure no. 999904200480471

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
359
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K42 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K42 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 359 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesK42 HWY
CrossesChikaskia River Drainage
Location4.25 MI W of K-14
RouteState Highway 42
StateKansas
Coordinates37.45694, -98.15806
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic359 (2023)
Projected traffic405 by 2044
Trucks38%
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

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 K42 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is K42 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 K42 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage carry?

About 359 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is K42 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns K42 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.