US Bridges

83rd St. H.3-16.5 over Cedar Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 1.9E of Desoto · Structure no. 406850462101020

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,245
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

83rd St. H.3-16.5 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 83rd St. H.3-16.5 over Cedar Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 4,245 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries83rd St. H.3-16.5
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.9E of Desoto
RouteCity Street 2101
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97815, -94.92186
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,245 (2017)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 83rd St. H.3-16.5 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 83rd St. H.3-16.5 over Cedar Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does 83rd St. H.3-16.5 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 4,245 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 83rd St. H.3-16.5 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 83rd St. H.3-16.5 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.