US Bridges

US83 HWY over S Fork Saline River

Good

Thomas County, Kansas · 1.05 MI N Logan CO Line · Structure no. 999908300970561

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,035
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US83 HWY over S Fork Saline River is a concrete culvert carrying US83 HWY over S Fork Saline River in Thomas County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 4,035 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,923 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 76 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS83 HWY
CrossesS Fork Saline River
Location1.05 MI N Logan CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 83
CountyThomas County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.14889, -100.86889
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating74.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,035 (2023)
Projected traffic4,923 by 2044
Trucks22%
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 S Fork Saline River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US83 HWY over S Fork Saline 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US83 HWY over S Fork Saline River carry?

About 4,035 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US83 HWY over S Fork Saline River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US83 HWY over S Fork Saline River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.