US Bridges

US83 HWY over Arkansas River

Good

Finney County, Kansas · 1.61 MI NE of JCT 83 Bus · Structure no. 999908300280151

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,503 ft
28 main spans
Daily traffic
5,858
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US83 HWY over Arkansas River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US83 HWY over Arkansas River in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 5,858 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,148 by 2044. The structure is 1,503 ft (458 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS83 HWY
CrossesArkansas River
Location1.61 MI NE of JCT 83 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateKansas
Coordinates37.94944, -100.84333
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans28
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,503 ft (458 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,858 (2023)
Projected traffic7,148 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US83 HWY over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US83 HWY over Arkansas River 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 2023.

How much traffic does US83 HWY over Arkansas River carry?

About 5,858 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US83 HWY over Arkansas River?

The structure is 1,503 ft (458 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US83 HWY over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.