US Bridges

US50 HWY over Arkansas River

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Edwards County, Kansas · 2.07 MI E US-183 · Structure no. 999905000240131

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
704 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,688
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 HWY over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US50 HWY over Arkansas River in Edwards County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,688 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,480 by 2044. The structure is 704 ft (214.7 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS50 HWY
CrossesArkansas River
Location2.07 MI E US-183
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyEdwards County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92778, -99.37556
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length704 ft (214.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,688 (2023)
Projected traffic3,480 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US50 HWY over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US50 HWY over Arkansas 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 US50 HWY over Arkansas River carry?

About 2,688 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US50 HWY over Arkansas River?

The structure is 704 ft (214.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US50 HWY over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.