US Bridges

US183 HWY over Sawmill Creek Drainage

Good

Pawnee County, Kansas · 9.13 MI N US56 · Structure no. 999918300730161

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
913
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183 HWY over Sawmill Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying US183 HWY over Sawmill Creek Drainage in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 913 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,009 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS183 HWY
CrossesSawmill Creek Drainage
Location9.13 MI N US56
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14417, -99.31417
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic913 (2023)
Projected traffic1,009 by 2044
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 US183 HWY over Sawmill Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US183 HWY over Sawmill Creek Drainage 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US183 HWY over Sawmill Creek Drainage carry?

About 913 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is US183 HWY over Sawmill Creek Drainage?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US183 HWY over Sawmill Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.