U-283 Highway over Sand Creek
GoodNorton County, Kansas · 1.22 MI N U-283/K-9 JCT · Structure no. 999928300690651
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 943
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U-283 Highway over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying U-283 Highway over Sand Creek in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 943 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,021 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U-283 Highway over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is U-283 Highway over Sand 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does U-283 Highway over Sand Creek carry?
About 943 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is U-283 Highway over Sand Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns U-283 Highway over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.