US Bridges

S.E. 53rd. St. 275 over Deer Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 8.0E of Forbes Field · Structure no. 000891015904420

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.E. 53rd. St. 275 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S.E. 53rd. St. 275 over Deer Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS.E. 53rd. St. 275
CrossesDeer Creek
Location8.0E of Forbes Field
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97137, -95.50113
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 S.E. 53rd. St. 275 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.E. 53rd. St. 275 over Deer 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S.E. 53rd. St. 275 over Deer Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is S.E. 53rd. St. 275 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S.E. 53rd. St. 275 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.