US Bridges

K153 Spur over K153 UP Railroad

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.83 MI NW K61 · Structure no. 9999153S0591051

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
294 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,724
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K153 Spur over K153 UP Railroad is a concrete continuous slab carrying K153 Spur over K153 UP Railroad in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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.

It carries about 1,724 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,664 by 2044. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesK153 Spur
CrossesK153 UP Railroad
Location0.83 MI NW K61
RouteState Highway 153
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.34222, -97.68194
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,724 (2023)
Projected traffic2,664 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 K153 Spur over K153 UP Railroad built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is K153 Spur over K153 UP Railroad 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K153 Spur over K153 UP Railroad carry?

About 1,724 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is K153 Spur over K153 UP Railroad?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns K153 Spur over K153 UP Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.