US Bridges

US83 HWY over Cimarron River

FairPosted for load

Seward County, Kansas · 5.57 MI N US83/K51 JCT · Structure no. 999908300880051

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,398 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,981
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US83 HWY over Cimarron River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US83 HWY over Cimarron River 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 3,981 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,858 by 2044. The structure is 1,398 ft (426 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS83 HWY
CrossesCimarron River
Location5.57 MI N US83/K51 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountySeward County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.22361, -100.8675
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,398 ft (426 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 built?

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

What condition is US83 HWY over Cimarron 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US83 HWY over Cimarron River carry?

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

How long is US83 HWY over Cimarron River?

The structure is 1,398 ft (426 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US83 HWY over Cimarron River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.