US Bridges

20th Rd. (right) over Chikaskia River Drainage

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 0.80 MI N Wj US160 Sdrd E · Structure no. 999904900961001

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

20th Rd. (right) over Chikaskia River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying 20th Rd. (right) over Chikaskia River Drainage in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 29 vehicles a day. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Carries20th Rd. (right)
CrossesChikaskia River Drainage
Location0.80 MI N Wj US160 Sdrd E
RouteCounty Highway 98
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28528, -97.63806
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 20th Rd. (right) over Chikaskia River Drainage built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20th Rd. (right) over Chikaskia River Drainage 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 20th Rd. (right) over Chikaskia River Drainage carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 20th Rd. (right) over Chikaskia River Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 20th Rd. (right) over Chikaskia River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.