Us281 HWY over Paradise Creek

Good Condition86 years old652 vehicles/day

Location

StateKansas
CountyRussell
Location3.05mi S Wjct K18
CarriesUs281 HWY
CrossesParadise Creek
Coordinates39.07361, -98.85333

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure8 (Very Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length233.3 ft (71.1 m)
Max Span60.0 ft (18.3 m)
Deck Width27.9 ft (8.5 m)
Deck Area604.4 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1940 (reconstructed 2003)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic652 (2023)
Truck Traffic35%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection125
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number999928100840431

Nearby Bridges

Amherst RD Rs 1896 over Paradise Creek 1.2 mi Good 184th Rd. over Paradise Creek 1.2 mi Good Paradise Rd. over Stream 1.5 mi Good 183th Rd. over Paradise Creek 2.4 mi Fair K18 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage 3.2 mi Good 188th Rd. over Stream 3.5 mi Fair Luray Rd. over Paradise Creek 3.6 mi Fair K-18 HWY over Paradise Creek Drainage 3.7 mi Good Beatty Rd. over Boswell Creek 4.0 mi Fair 188th Rd. over Stream 4.0 mi Good