US Bridges

US-283 HWY over Coon Creek

Good

Graham County, Kansas · 3.91 MI N JCT U24 · Structure no. 999928300330461

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,195
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-283 HWY over Coon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-283 HWY over Coon Creek in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 1,195 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,244 by 2044. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS-283 HWY
CrossesCoon Creek
Location3.91 MI N JCT U24
RouteU.S. Route 283
StateKansas
Coordinates39.42139, -99.845
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,195 (2023)
Projected traffic1,244 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-283 HWY over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-283 HWY over Coon 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US-283 HWY over Coon Creek carry?

About 1,195 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-283 HWY over Coon Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US-283 HWY over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.