US Bridges

US83 HWY over BNSF Railway

Good

Finney County, Kansas · 2.20 MI NE of JCT 83 Bus · Structure no. 999908300280161

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,858
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US83 HWY over BNSF Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US83 HWY over BNSF Railway 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 164 ft (50.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS83 HWY
CrossesBNSF Railway
Location2.20 MI NE of JCT 83 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95778, -100.84
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 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
CrossesRailroad
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 BNSF Railway built?

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

What condition is US83 HWY over BNSF Railway 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 BNSF Railway carry?

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

How long is US83 HWY over BNSF Railway?

The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US83 HWY over BNSF Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.