US Bridges

83rd ST over K7 HWY

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 2.50 MI N JCT K7&K10 · Structure no. 999900700462421

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,794
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

83rd ST over K7 HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 83rd ST over K7 HWY in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 9,794 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,553 by 2044. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Carries83rd ST
CrossesK7 HWY
Location2.50 MI N JCT K7&K10
RouteCity Street 2810
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97778, -94.85389
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,794 (2023)
Projected traffic14,553 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K7 HWY built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 83rd ST over K7 HWY 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 83rd ST over K7 HWY carry?

About 9,794 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 83rd ST over K7 HWY?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns 83rd ST over K7 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.