US Bridges

F-53 Kansas Ave. over Wolf Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 2.0S of S.E. Cor. Basehor · Structure no. 000521079504260

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,215
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F-53 Kansas Ave. over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying F-53 Kansas Ave. over Wolf Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,215 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,719 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesF-53 Kansas Ave.
CrossesWolf Creek
Location2.0S of S.E. Cor. Basehor
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08695, -94.91815
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,215 (2018)
Projected traffic1,719 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 F-53 Kansas Ave. over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is F-53 Kansas Ave. over Wolf 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does F-53 Kansas Ave. over Wolf Creek carry?

About 2,215 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is F-53 Kansas Ave. over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns F-53 Kansas Ave. over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.