US Bridges

US183 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage

Fair

Pawnee County, Kansas · 6.47 MI N K156 · Structure no. 999918300730191

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,467
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US183 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US183 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 1,467 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,720 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS183 HWY
CrossesPawnee River Drainage
Location6.47 MI N K156
RouteU.S. Route 183
CountyPawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28167, -99.30778
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,467 (2023)
Projected traffic1,720 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Drainage built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US183 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage 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 Drainage carry?

About 1,467 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US183 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US183 HWY over Pawnee River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.