US183 HWY over Otter Creek
GoodRush County, Kansas · 3.74 MI N Pawnee Coln · Structure no. 999918300830011
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,416
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US183 HWY over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US183 HWY over Otter Creek in Rush 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 1,416 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,503 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US183 HWY over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US183 HWY over Otter 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US183 HWY over Otter Creek carry?
About 1,416 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US183 HWY over Otter Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US183 HWY over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.