US Bridges

53rd ST over I435 HWY NB

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.76 MI N Johnson Drive · Structure no. 999943500462181

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,037
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

53rd ST over I435 HWY NB is a steel continuous frame carrying 53rd ST over I435 HWY NB in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,037 vehicles a day. The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries53rd ST
CrossesI435 HWY NB
Location0.76 MI N Johnson Drive
RouteCity Street 1055
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03278, -94.78722
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,037 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 53rd ST over I435 HWY NB built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 53rd ST over I435 HWY NB 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 53rd ST over I435 HWY NB carry?

About 1,037 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 53rd ST over I435 HWY NB?

The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns 53rd ST over I435 HWY NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.