US183 Bypass over Big Creek
FairEllis County, Kansas · 0.64 MI W JCT U183/U183Y · Structure no. 9999183Y0260531
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 241 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,195
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US183 Bypass over Big Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US183 Bypass over Big Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 72 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,195 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,855 by 2044. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US183 Bypass over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is US183 Bypass over Big Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does US183 Bypass over Big Creek carry?
About 5,195 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US183 Bypass over Big Creek?
The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US183 Bypass over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.