US Bridges

S. Dixon Road over Trib. to Chikaskia River

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 3.9S 2.0E of Argonia · Structure no. 000960777006829

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Dixon Road over Trib. to Chikaskia River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Dixon Road over Trib. to Chikaskia River in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Dixon Road
CrossesTrib. to Chikaskia River
Location3.9S 2.0E of Argonia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.21295, -97.729
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2013)
Projected traffic5 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 S. Dixon Road over Trib. to Chikaskia River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Dixon Road over Trib. to Chikaskia River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S. Dixon Road over Trib. to Chikaskia River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is S. Dixon Road over Trib. to Chikaskia River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S. Dixon Road over Trib. to Chikaskia River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.