FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US83 HWY

Carrying US83 HWY over I70 HWY

JT I70/US83, Thomas, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: US83 HWY

The US83 HWY bridge in Thomas, Kansas carries US83 HWY over I70 HWY. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 5,456 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US83 HWY compares

61
Bridges in Thomas · 2 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Concrete Continuous
Avg Daily Traffic
5,456 vehicles/day
Structure Number
999908300970381

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 Thomas 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 Thomas, 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 5,456 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 unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US83 HWY?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for US83 HWY.

Who is responsible for maintaining US83 HWY?

Ownership is not specified for US83 HWY in the NBI.

How old is US83 HWY and does age affect safety?

US83 HWY was built in 1965, making it 61 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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