US Bridges

E-53 243rd Street over Unnamed Stream

FairPosted for load

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 4.5W 0.7N of Lowemont · Structure no. 000000000520360

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E-53 243rd Street over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying E-53 243rd Street over Unnamed Stream in Leavenworth 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 383 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesE-53 243rd Street
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location4.5W 0.7N of Lowemont
RouteCounty Highway 1400
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.39259, -95.14241
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2021)
Projected traffic383 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 E-53 243rd Street over Unnamed Stream built?

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

What condition is E-53 243rd Street over Unnamed Stream 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 E-53 243rd Street over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is E-53 243rd Street over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns E-53 243rd Street over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.