US Bridges

Rs 186 A16-E25-S65 over Smoky Hill River

Fair

Dickinson County, Kansas · 2135 Solomon RD · Structure no. 000000000210220

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
421 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 186 A16-E25-S65 over Smoky Hill River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 186 A16-E25-S65 over Smoky Hill River in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2043. The structure is 421 ft (128.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 186 A16-E25-S65
CrossesSmoky Hill River
Location2135 Solomon RD
RouteCounty Highway 186
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90448, -97.36806
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length421 ft (128.4 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2011)
Projected traffic246 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 186 A16-E25-S65 over Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 186 A16-E25-S65 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 186 A16-E25-S65 over Smoky Hill River carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 186 A16-E25-S65 over Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 421 ft (128.4 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 186 A16-E25-S65 over Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.