US Bridges

Skyway Dr. over Seven Mile Overflow Chnl

Good

Riley County, Kansas · .13NE K-114/SKYWAY Dr. · Structure no. 999901800810681

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
849 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,770
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skyway Dr. over Seven Mile Overflow Chnl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Skyway Dr. over Seven Mile Overflow Chnl in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,770 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2044. The structure is 849 ft (258.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSkyway Dr.
CrossesSeven Mile Overflow Chnl
Location.13NE K-114/SKYWAY Dr.
RouteCounty Highway 3809
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11917, -96.69972
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length849 ft (258.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,770 (2019)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Skyway Dr. over Seven Mile Overflow Chnl built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skyway Dr. over Seven Mile Overflow Chnl 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Skyway Dr. over Seven Mile Overflow Chnl carry?

About 1,770 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Skyway Dr. over Seven Mile Overflow Chnl?

The structure is 849 ft (258.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Skyway Dr. over Seven Mile Overflow Chnl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.