US Bridges

S. Sumner RD over Trib. to Chikaskia Riv.

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.6S 1.0W of Corbin · Structure no. 000960795006986

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Sumner RD over Trib. to Chikaskia Riv. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Sumner RD over Trib. to Chikaskia Riv. in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Sumner RD
CrossesTrib. to Chikaskia Riv.
Location1.6S 1.0W of Corbin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.1044, -97.56468
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks1%
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. Sumner RD over Trib. to Chikaskia Riv. built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is S. Sumner RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does S. Sumner RD over Trib. to Chikaskia Riv. carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S. Sumner RD over Trib. to Chikaskia Riv.?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S. Sumner RD over Trib. to Chikaskia Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.