US Bridges

US183 HWY over Pawnee River

Fair

Pawnee County, Kansas · 11.90 MI N US56 · Structure no. 999918300730181

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
913
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183 HWY over Pawnee River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US183 HWY over Pawnee River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 913 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,009 by 2044. The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS183 HWY
CrossesPawnee River
Location11.90 MI N US56
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyPawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.18444, -99.31417
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 Pawnee River built?

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

What condition is US183 HWY over Pawnee River 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 2024.

How much traffic does US183 HWY over Pawnee River carry?

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

How long is US183 HWY over Pawnee River?

The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US183 HWY over Pawnee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.