US Bridges

83rd. St. J.8-16.5 over Clear Creek Trib.

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 1.2W of K-7 · Structure no. 415700462101001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,430
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

83rd. St. J.8-16.5 over Clear Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying 83rd. St. J.8-16.5 over Clear Creek Trib. in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries83rd. St. J.8-16.5
CrossesClear Creek Trib.
Location1.2W of K-7
RouteCity Street 2101
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97798, -94.87487
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,430 (2009)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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. St. J.8-16.5 over Clear Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 83rd. St. J.8-16.5 over Clear Creek Trib. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 83rd. St. J.8-16.5 over Clear Creek Trib. carry?

About 5,430 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is 83rd. St. J.8-16.5 over Clear Creek Trib.?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns 83rd. St. J.8-16.5 over Clear Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.