US Bridges

US-50/US-83 HWY over Mary Street

GoodPosted for load

Finney County, Kansas · 17.0 MI N Scoln · Structure no. 999905000280251

Built
2003
22 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,598
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-50/US-83 HWY over Mary Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-50/US-83 HWY over Mary Street in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 2003 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 22 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 8,598 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,701 by 2044. The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-50/US-83 HWY
CrossesMary Street
Location17.0 MI N Scoln
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates37.98917, -100.83833
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length259 ft (79 m)
Longest span190 ft (58 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,598 (2023)
Projected traffic10,701 by 2044
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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-50/US-83 HWY over Mary Street built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US-50/US-83 HWY over Mary Street 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US-50/US-83 HWY over Mary Street carry?

About 8,598 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is US-50/US-83 HWY over Mary Street?

The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (58 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-50/US-83 HWY over Mary Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.