US Bridges

Local 20-1-6 over Trib to Chikaskia Rvr

GoodPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 4N 1.4W of Argonia · Structure no. 000960769606680

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 20-1-6 over Trib to Chikaskia Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 20-1-6 over Trib to Chikaskia Rvr in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 20-1-6
CrossesTrib to Chikaskia Rvr
Location4N 1.4W of Argonia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.32811, -97.78775
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Local 20-1-6 over Trib to Chikaskia Rvr built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 20-1-6 over Trib to Chikaskia Rvr 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Local 20-1-6 over Trib to Chikaskia Rvr carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local 20-1-6 over Trib to Chikaskia Rvr?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local 20-1-6 over Trib to Chikaskia Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.