US-83 Hwy over Smoky Hill River
Logan County, Kansas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US-83 Hwy over Smoky Hill River in Logan County, Kansas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 3,558 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 33 of the 55 inventoried bridges in Logan County rated good (60.0%); 2 (3.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated January 2025, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 738 ft |
| Location | 6.76 Mi N Scott Coln |
| NBI structure number | 999908300550261 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | January 2025 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Logan County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I70 Hwy WB over UP Railroad | 1965 | 5,600 | Good |
| I70 Hwy EB over UP Railroad | 1965 | 5,600 | Good |
| US83 Hwy over Plum Creek | 1982 | 3,558 | Good |
| US-83 Hwy over Smoky Hill River Drain | 1996 | 3,558 | Good |
| US-83 Hiway over Hackberry CR N Br | 1998 | 3,520 | Good |
| US83 Hwy over Mid Br Hackberry CR | 1982 | 1,917 | Good |
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