US Bridges

US283 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage

Fair

Ford County, Kansas · 0.50 MI S US-56 HWY · Structure no. 999928300290471

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,137
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US283 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US283 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,137 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,536 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS283 HWY
CrossesArkansas River Drainage
Location0.50 MI S US-56 HWY
RouteU.S. Route 283
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.71444, -100.015
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.4 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,137 (2023)
Projected traffic3,536 by 2044
Trucks27%
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 US283 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US283 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US283 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage carry?

About 3,137 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US283 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US283 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.