US Bridges

US83 Bs Route over Arkansas River

Fair

Finney County, Kansas · 0.74 MI S Sjct US50 · Structure no. 9999083B0280041

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
745 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
4,206
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US83 Bs Route over Arkansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US83 Bs Route over Arkansas River in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,206 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,291 by 2044. The structure is 745 ft (227.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS83 Bs Route
CrossesArkansas River
Location0.74 MI S Sjct US50
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95528, -100.87722
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length745 ft (227.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 US83 Bs Route over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US83 Bs Route over Arkansas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does US83 Bs Route over Arkansas River carry?

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

How long is US83 Bs Route over Arkansas River?

The structure is 745 ft (227.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US83 Bs Route over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.