US Bridges

E 293RT ST 83 over Unnamed Stream

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 1.5N 0.5W of Melvern · Structure no. 000701001605020

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 293RT ST 83 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying E 293RT ST 83 over Unnamed Stream in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE 293RT ST 83
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location1.5N 0.5W of Melvern
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.53631, -95.64711
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 E 293RT ST 83 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 293RT ST 83 over Unnamed Stream 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 E 293RT ST 83 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is E 293RT ST 83 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E 293RT ST 83 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.