US83 HWY
Carrying US83 HWY over N FK PRAIRIEDOG CR DRG
5.39 MI N SHERIDAN CL, Decatur, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US83 HWY
The US83 HWY bridge in Decatur, Kansas carries US83 HWY over N FK PRAIRIEDOG CR DRG. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.2 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,480 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 58.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US83 HWY compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1990
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 9.2 m (30 ft)
- Deck Width
- 43.3 m (142 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,480 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 999908300200331
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US83 HWY is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare US83 HWY against other structures in Decatur and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US83 HWY?
US83 HWY in Decatur, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US83 HWY inspected?
US83 HWY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,480 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US83 HWY is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US83 HWY?
US83 HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 58.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US83 HWY?
US83 HWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US83 HWY and does age affect safety?
US83 HWY was built in 1990, making it 36 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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