US Bridges

W. 90th Ave. N. over Trib. to Chikaskia River

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 3.1S 1.5W of Milton · Structure no. 000000000960270

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 90th Ave. N. over Trib. to Chikaskia River is a concrete culvert carrying W. 90th Ave. N. over Trib. to Chikaskia River in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 90th Ave. N.
CrossesTrib. to Chikaskia River
Location3.1S 1.5W of Milton
RouteCounty Highway 641
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.38632, -97.80066
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2013)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. 90th Ave. N. over Trib. to Chikaskia River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 90th Ave. N. over Trib. to 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W. 90th Ave. N. over Trib. to Chikaskia River carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W. 90th Ave. N. over Trib. to Chikaskia River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W. 90th Ave. N. over Trib. to Chikaskia River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.