US Bridges

Rs 81 83rd over Arkansas River

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.4W of Derby · Structure no. 000000000871270

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
842 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
6,335
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 81 83rd over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 81 83rd over Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6,335 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2044. The structure is 842 ft (256.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 81 83rd
CrossesArkansas River
Location0.4W of Derby
RouteCounty Highway 81
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.54426, -97.27693
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length842 ft (256.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,335 (2022)
Projected traffic7,700 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$60,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 81 83rd over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 81 83rd over Arkansas River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 81 83rd over Arkansas River carry?

About 6,335 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 81 83rd over Arkansas River?

The structure is 842 ft (256.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 81 83rd over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.