US Bridges

US83 HWY over US50 HWY Nl-Sl

Good

Finney County, Kansas · JCT US50/US83 · Structure no. 999908300280171

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,858
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US83 HWY over US50 HWY Nl-Sl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US83 HWY over US50 HWY Nl-Sl in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 226 ft (69 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS83 HWY
CrossesUS50 HWY Nl-Sl
LocationJCT US50/US83
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.96028, -100.83972
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (69 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,858 (2023)
Projected traffic7,148 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US50 HWY Nl-Sl built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US83 HWY over US50 HWY Nl-Sl 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US83 HWY over US50 HWY Nl-Sl carry?

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

How long is US83 HWY over US50 HWY Nl-Sl?

The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US83 HWY over US50 HWY Nl-Sl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.