US Bridges

Rs 1453 - S Road over Trib. to Arkansas River

Good

Gray County, Kansas · 6.0N 0.5W of Ensign · Structure no. 000000000350190

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1453 - S Road over Trib. to Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rs 1453 - S Road over Trib. to Arkansas River in Gray County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1453 - S Road
CrossesTrib. to Arkansas River
Location6.0N 0.5W of Ensign
RouteCounty Highway 1453
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73707, -100.23853
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2021)
Projected traffic210 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 1453 - S Road over Trib. to Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1453 - S Road over Trib. to 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1453 - S Road over Trib. to Arkansas River carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1453 - S Road over Trib. to Arkansas River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1453 - S Road over Trib. to Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.