US Bridges

US 83 over North Wichita River

Fair

King County, Texas · 1.35 MI N of FM 1168 · Structure no. 251350003205037

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
802
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 83 over North Wichita River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 83 over North Wichita River in King County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 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 802 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,510 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS 83
CrossesNorth Wichita River
Location1.35 MI N of FM 1168
RouteU.S. Route 83
StateTexas
Coordinates33.83026, -100.33377
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic802 (2022)
Projected traffic1,510 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US 83 over North Wichita River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 83 over North Wichita 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 83 over North Wichita River carry?

About 802 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 83 over North Wichita River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 83 over North Wichita River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.