US Bridges

Rs 185 E16-E7-S5 over Smoky Hill River

Fair

Dickinson County, Kansas · 2150 Eden RD · Structure no. 000000000210170

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
385 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 185 E16-E7-S5 over Smoky Hill River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 185 E16-E7-S5 over Smoky Hill River in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2043. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 185 E16-E7-S5
CrossesSmoky Hill River
Location2150 Eden RD
RouteCounty Highway 185
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90616, -97.28408
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2011)
Projected traffic420 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$113,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 185 E16-E7-S5 over Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Rs 185 E16-E7-S5 over Smoky Hill 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 185 E16-E7-S5 over Smoky Hill River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 185 E16-E7-S5 over Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 185 E16-E7-S5 over Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.