US Bridges

83rd Street over Dykes Branch

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 200 Ft E of Wenonga Road · Structure no. 415450462790008

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,610
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

83rd Street over Dykes Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 83rd Street over Dykes Branch in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 61 years old, older 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 7,610 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,750 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries83rd Street
CrossesDykes Branch
Location200 Ft E of Wenonga Road
RouteCity Street 2790
StateKansas
Coordinates38.9787, -94.62097
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,610 (2010)
Projected traffic13,750 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Street over Dykes Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is 83rd Street over Dykes Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 83rd Street over Dykes Branch carry?

About 7,610 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 83rd Street over Dykes Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns 83rd Street over Dykes Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.