K-253 HWY over I-70 Highway
GoodSherman County, Kansas · JCT I-70/K-253 · Structure no. 999925300910341
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 241 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 139
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-253 HWY over I-70 Highway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying K-253 HWY over I-70 Highway in Sherman County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2044. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-253 HWY over I-70 Highway built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-253 HWY over I-70 Highway 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does K-253 HWY over I-70 Highway carry?
About 139 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is K-253 HWY over I-70 Highway?
The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns K-253 HWY over I-70 Highway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.