K53 HWY over Arkansas River
FairSumner County, Kansas · 3.95 MI E US81 · Structure no. 999905300961071
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 800 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,878
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K53 HWY over Arkansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K53 HWY over Arkansas River in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 71 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 3,878 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,459 by 2044. The structure is 800 ft (243.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K53 HWY over Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is K53 HWY over Arkansas River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does K53 HWY over Arkansas River carry?
About 3,878 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is K53 HWY over Arkansas River?
The structure is 800 ft (243.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns K53 HWY over Arkansas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.