K-49 HWY over Chikaskia River
GoodSumner County, Kansas · 6.88 MI N US81 · Structure no. 999904900961401
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 443 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 857
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-49 HWY over Chikaskia River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-49 HWY over Chikaskia River in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 857 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 874 by 2044. The structure is 443 ft (134.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-49 HWY over Chikaskia River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-49 HWY over 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does K-49 HWY over Chikaskia River carry?
About 857 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is K-49 HWY over Chikaskia River?
The structure is 443 ft (134.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns K-49 HWY over Chikaskia River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.