US Bridges

Rs 788 15-32-9 over Chikaskia River

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.9S of Milan · Structure no. 000000000960730

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
473 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 788 15-32-9 over Chikaskia River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 788 15-32-9 over Chikaskia River in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2043. The structure is 473 ft (144.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 788 15-32-9
CrossesChikaskia River
Location1.9S of Milan
RouteCounty Highway 788
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.22916, -97.6743
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length473 ft (144.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2009)
Projected traffic126 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Rs 788 15-32-9 over Chikaskia River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 788 15-32-9 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 788 15-32-9 over Chikaskia River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Rs 788 15-32-9 over Chikaskia River?

The structure is 473 ft (144.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 788 15-32-9 over Chikaskia River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.