US 83 HWY over Beaver Creek
GoodDecatur County, Kansas · 11.20 MI N JCT US36 · Structure no. 999908300200251
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 281 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,546
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 83 HWY over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 83 HWY over Beaver Creek 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 281 ft (85.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 83 HWY over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 83 HWY over Beaver 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 83 HWY over Beaver Creek carry?
About 1,546 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 83 HWY over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 83 HWY over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.