US Bridges

Main O15-E50-S70 over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.

FairPosted for load

Dickinson County, Kansas · 2330 Moon RD · Structure no. 000210845504487

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main O15-E50-S70 over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Main O15-E50-S70 over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesMain O15-E50-S70
CrossesTrib. to Smoky Hill Riv.
Location2330 Moon RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92003, -97.10011
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2011)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main O15-E50-S70 over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main O15-E50-S70 over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Main O15-E50-S70 over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Main O15-E50-S70 over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Main O15-E50-S70 over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.