US Bridges

Arapaho #53 over Indian Creek Trib.

Poor

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.1S of 123rd. St. · Structure no. 521200460000053

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
855
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arapaho #53 over Indian Creek Trib. is a steel culvert carrying Arapaho #53 over Indian Creek Trib. in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 855 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesArapaho #53
CrossesIndian Creek Trib.
Location0.1S of 123rd. St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.9046, -94.76845
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic855 (2008)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$789,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arapaho #53 over Indian Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arapaho #53 over Indian Creek Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Arapaho #53 over Indian Creek Trib. carry?

About 855 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Arapaho #53 over Indian Creek Trib.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Arapaho #53 over Indian Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.