US Bridges

Local C14-S5-E05 over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.

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Dickinson County, Kansas · 305 2350 Ave · Structure no. 000210821104465

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local C14-S5-E05 over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local C14-S5-E05 over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 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 C14-S5-E05
CrossesTrib. to Smoky Hill Riv.
Location305 2350 Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.93662, -97.33472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2011)
Projected traffic42 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$218,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local C14-S5-E05 over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local C14-S5-E05 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 C14-S5-E05 over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local C14-S5-E05 over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local C14-S5-E05 over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.