US Bridges

RS0600 Old K163 over US54 HWY Nl-Sl

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 6.04 MI E K251 · Structure no. 999916300871251

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,032
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS0600 Old K163 over US54 HWY Nl-Sl is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RS0600 Old K163 over US54 HWY Nl-Sl in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,032 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRS0600 Old K163
CrossesUS54 HWY Nl-Sl
Location6.04 MI E K251
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67028, -97.67972
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,032 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 RS0600 Old K163 over US54 HWY Nl-Sl built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is RS0600 Old K163 over US54 HWY Nl-Sl 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RS0600 Old K163 over US54 HWY Nl-Sl carry?

About 1,032 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RS0600 Old K163 over US54 HWY Nl-Sl?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns RS0600 Old K163 over US54 HWY Nl-Sl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.