US Bridges

263rd Street over Wade Branch

FairPosted for load

Miami County, Kansas · 1.0S 8.0W of Hillsdale · Structure no. 000611071504860

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

263rd Street over Wade Branch is a concrete slab carrying 263rd Street over Wade Branch in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries263rd Street
CrossesWade Branch
Location1.0S 8.0W of Hillsdale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.65125, -95.00195
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2011)
Projected traffic123 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 263rd Street over Wade Branch built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is 263rd Street over Wade Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 263rd Street over Wade Branch carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 263rd Street over Wade Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 263rd Street over Wade Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.