US Bridges

US-83 HWY over Arkansas River

Good

Finney County, Kansas · 0.74 MI Sjct US-50 · Structure no. 999908300280321

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
766 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,206
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-83 HWY over Arkansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-83 HWY over Arkansas River in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,206 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,291 by 2044. The structure is 766 ft (233.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-83 HWY
CrossesArkansas River
Location0.74 MI Sjct US-50
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95528, -100.8775
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length766 ft (233.5 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,206 (2023)
Projected traffic4,291 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-83 HWY over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-83 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US-83 HWY over Arkansas River carry?

About 4,206 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-83 HWY over Arkansas River?

The structure is 766 ft (233.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US-83 HWY over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.