US83 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek
FairDecatur County, Kansas · 3.59 MI N Sheridan Cl · Structure no. 999908300200311
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 255 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,184
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US83 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US83 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1,184 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,445 by 2044. The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long and 42 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US83 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is US83 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US83 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek carry?
About 1,184 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US83 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek?
The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US83 HWY over Prairie Dog Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.