US Bridges

83rd. St. over Little Mill Creek

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Johnson County, Kansas · 1.8W of I-35 · Structure no. 515700460000006

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

83rd. St. over Little Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 83rd. St. over Little Mill Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,300 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries83rd. St.
CrossesLittle Mill Creek
Location1.8W of I-35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97941, -94.74845
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2007)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2041
Trucks0%
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. St. over Little Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 83rd. St. over Little Mill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 83rd. St. over Little Mill Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 83rd. St. over Little Mill Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns 83rd. St. over Little Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.