US Bridges

Rs 996 31-54-4 over Chikaskia River

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 3.1S 0.8E of Corbin · Structure no. 000000000960830

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
503 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 996 31-54-4 over Chikaskia River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 996 31-54-4 over Chikaskia River in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 503 ft (153.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 996 31-54-4
CrossesChikaskia River
Location3.1S 0.8E of Corbin
RouteCounty Highway 996
StateKansas
Coordinates37.07942, -97.52873
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating22.6 US tons
Inventory rating13.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length503 ft (153.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2013)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 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 996 31-54-4 over Chikaskia River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 996 31-54-4 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 996 31-54-4 over Chikaskia River carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 996 31-54-4 over Chikaskia River?

The structure is 503 ft (153.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 996 31-54-4 over Chikaskia River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.