US Bridges

Local 60.5-35-7 over Chikaskia River

PoorPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 0.1W of Drury · Structure no. 000960803707085

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
428 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 60.5-35-7 over Chikaskia River is a concrete tee beam carrying Local 60.5-35-7 over Chikaskia River in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2043. The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 60.5-35-7
CrossesChikaskia River
Location0.1W of Drury
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.03384, -97.47975
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length428 ft (130.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic24 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 60.5-35-7 over Chikaskia River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 60.5-35-7 over Chikaskia River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Local 60.5-35-7 over Chikaskia River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local 60.5-35-7 over Chikaskia River?

The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Local 60.5-35-7 over Chikaskia River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.