US Bridges

N3140 over Chikaskia River

PoorClosed to traffic

Kay County, Oklahoma · .5W 2.6S of US177/KS Line · Structure no. 016300000000000

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N3140 over Chikaskia River is a concrete arch - deck carrying N3140 over Chikaskia River in Kay County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN3140
CrossesChikaskia River
Location.5W 2.6S of US177/KS Line
RouteCounty Highway N3140
Coordinates36.96184, -97.40874
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$388,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N3140 over Chikaskia River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is N3140 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 2023.

How much traffic does N3140 over Chikaskia River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is N3140 over Chikaskia River?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns N3140 over Chikaskia River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.