US Bridges

US 183 HWY over Local Road

Good

Ellis County, Kansas · 10.50 MI N Rush Coln · Structure no. 999918300260471

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,714
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 HWY over Local Road is a concrete culvert carrying US 183 HWY over Local Road in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,714 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,112 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS 183 HWY
CrossesLocal Road
Location10.50 MI N Rush Coln
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84861, -99.31833
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,714 (2023)
Projected traffic7,112 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 US 183 HWY over Local Road built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 183 HWY over Local Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 183 HWY over Local Road carry?

About 5,714 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 183 HWY over Local Road?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 HWY over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.