US Bridges

US83 HWY over Cimarron River Drainage

Good

Seward County, Kansas · 2.32 MI N US83/K51 JCT · Structure no. 999908300880041

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,981
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US83 HWY over Cimarron River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US83 HWY over Cimarron River Drainage in Seward County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 3,981 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,858 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 76 ft wide.

CarriesUS83 HWY
CrossesCimarron River Drainage
Location2.32 MI N US83/K51 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateKansas
Coordinates37.19972, -100.90972
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,981 (2023)
Projected traffic4,858 by 2044
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US83 HWY over Cimarron River Drainage built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US83 HWY over Cimarron River Drainage 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US83 HWY over Cimarron River Drainage carry?

About 3,981 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is US83 HWY over Cimarron River Drainage?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US83 HWY over Cimarron River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.