US Bridges

W. 140th St. S. over Trib to Chikaskia

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 3.5N 5.0E of Caldwell · Structure no. 000960799907020

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 140th St. S. over Trib to Chikaskia is a steel culvert carrying W. 140th St. S. over Trib to Chikaskia in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 140th St. S.
CrossesTrib to Chikaskia
Location3.5N 5.0E of Caldwell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.08459, -97.51077
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck33 ft (10 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic12 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 W. 140th St. S. over Trib to Chikaskia built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 140th St. S. over Trib to Chikaskia 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does W. 140th St. S. over Trib to Chikaskia carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is W. 140th St. S. over Trib to Chikaskia?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns W. 140th St. S. over Trib to Chikaskia?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.