US Bridges

S. Argonia Rd. over Chikaskia River

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.1S of Argonia · Structure no. 000000000960240

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
555 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
605
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Argonia Rd. over Chikaskia River is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying S. Argonia Rd. over Chikaskia River in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5 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 605 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 555 ft (169.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Argonia Rd.
CrossesChikaskia River
Location1.1S of Argonia
RouteCounty Highway 639
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.24655, -97.76525
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadUnknown
Structure length555 ft (169.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (2013)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 S. Argonia Rd. over Chikaskia River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Argonia Rd. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S. Argonia Rd. over Chikaskia River carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S. Argonia Rd. over Chikaskia River?

The structure is 555 ft (169.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S. Argonia Rd. over Chikaskia River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.