US283 HWY over Big Sandy Creek
GoodClark County, Kansas · 6.64 MI N Okla. St. Line · Structure no. 999928300130231
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 506 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 872
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US283 HWY over Big Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US283 HWY over Big Sandy Creek in Clark County, Kansas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 74 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 872 vehicles a day, roughly 56% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,043 by 2044. The structure is 506 ft (154.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US283 HWY over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is US283 HWY over Big Sandy Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US283 HWY over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 872 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 56% are trucks.
How long is US283 HWY over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 506 ft (154.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US283 HWY over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.