US Bridges

US 83 HWY over Nkc Rr/Local Road

Good

Decatur County, Kansas · 10.90MI N JCT US36 · Structure no. 999908300200241

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,546
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 HWY over Nkc Rr/Local Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 HWY over Nkc Rr/Local Road in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,546 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,886 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 83 HWY
CrossesNkc Rr/Local Road
Location10.90MI N JCT US36
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateKansas
Coordinates39.98111, -100.55833
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,546 (2023)
Projected traffic1,886 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 83 HWY over Nkc Rr/Local Road built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 HWY over Nkc Rr/Local Road 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 US 83 HWY over Nkc Rr/Local Road carry?

About 1,546 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 83 HWY over Nkc Rr/Local Road?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 HWY over Nkc Rr/Local Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.