US Bridges

83rd St. E.47-16.5 over Railroad

Poor

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.3W of Desoto · Structure no. 406850462101060

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,835
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

83rd St. E.47-16.5 over Railroad is a concrete continuous slab carrying 83rd St. E.47-16.5 over Railroad in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,835 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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Carries83rd St. E.47-16.5
CrossesRailroad
Location0.3W of Desoto
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97806, -94.97459
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 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
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,835 (2017)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 83rd St. E.47-16.5 over Railroad built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is 83rd St. E.47-16.5 over Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does 83rd St. E.47-16.5 over Railroad carry?

About 1,835 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 83rd St. E.47-16.5 over Railroad?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 83rd St. E.47-16.5 over Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.