US-83 HWY over Smoky Hill River
GoodLogan County, Kansas · 6.76 MI N Scott Coln · Structure no. 999908300550261
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 738 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,558
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-83 HWY over Smoky Hill River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-83 HWY over Smoky Hill River in Logan 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 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 3,558 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,392 by 2044. The structure is 738 ft (225 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-83 HWY over Smoky Hill River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-83 HWY over Smoky Hill River 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 US-83 HWY over Smoky Hill River carry?
About 3,558 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is US-83 HWY over Smoky Hill River?
The structure is 738 ft (225 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US-83 HWY over Smoky Hill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.