US Bridges

Local B15-S75-E85 over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.

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Dickinson County, Kansas · 285 2200 Ave · Structure no. 000210819904488

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local B15-S75-E85 over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local B15-S75-E85 over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal B15-S75-E85
CrossesTrib. to Smoky Hill Riv.
Location285 2200 Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91836, -97.33804
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2011)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$82,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local B15-S75-E85 over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local B15-S75-E85 over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Local B15-S75-E85 over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local B15-S75-E85 over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local B15-S75-E85 over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.