US281 HWY over Paradise Creek
GoodRussell County, Kansas · 3.05MI S Wjct K18 · Structure no. 999928100840431
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 233 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 652
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US281 HWY over Paradise Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US281 HWY over Paradise Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 85 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 652 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 679 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (71.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US281 HWY over Paradise Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is US281 HWY over Paradise 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does US281 HWY over Paradise Creek carry?
About 652 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is US281 HWY over Paradise Creek?
The structure is 233 ft (71.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns US281 HWY over Paradise Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.