Chisholm Rd. over Little Arkansas River
FairPosted for loadMcPherson County, Kansas · 2.0N 7.5W of Inman · Structure no. 000590757505400
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chisholm Rd. over Little Arkansas River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Chisholm Rd. over Little Arkansas River in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chisholm Rd. over Little Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chisholm Rd. over Little Arkansas 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Chisholm Rd. over Little Arkansas River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Chisholm Rd. over Little Arkansas River?
The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Chisholm Rd. over Little Arkansas River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.