US Bridges

83rd St. F.4-16.5 over Kill Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · E. Desoto · Structure no. 406850462101050

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

83rd St. F.4-16.5 over Kill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 83rd St. F.4-16.5 over Kill Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries83rd St. F.4-16.5
CrossesKill Creek
LocationE. Desoto
RouteCity Street 2101
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97823, -94.95659
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2010)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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. F.4-16.5 over Kill Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 83rd St. F.4-16.5 over Kill Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 83rd St. F.4-16.5 over Kill Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 83rd St. F.4-16.5 over Kill Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns 83rd St. F.4-16.5 over Kill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.