US Bridges

Local 3-18-6 over Trib. to Chikaskia Riv.

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 4.8N 1.0W of Argonia · Structure no. 000960771006666

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 3-18-6 over Trib. to Chikaskia Riv. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 3-18-6 over Trib. to Chikaskia Riv. in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 3-18-6
CrossesTrib. to Chikaskia Riv.
Location4.8N 1.0W of Argonia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.33676, -97.78473
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Local 3-18-6 over Trib. to Chikaskia Riv. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 3-18-6 over Trib. to Chikaskia Riv. 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 Local 3-18-6 over Trib. to Chikaskia Riv. carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local 3-18-6 over Trib. to Chikaskia Riv.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 3-18-6 over Trib. to Chikaskia Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.