K15 HWY over Smoky Hill River
GoodDickinson County, Kansas · 3.53 MI S I70 · Structure no. 999901500210571
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 740 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,165
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K15 HWY over Smoky Hill River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K15 HWY over Smoky Hill River in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 62 years old, older 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 2,165 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,253 by 2044. The structure is 740 ft (225.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K15 HWY over Smoky Hill River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is K15 HWY over Smoky Hill River 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does K15 HWY over Smoky Hill River carry?
About 2,165 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is K15 HWY over Smoky Hill River?
The structure is 740 ft (225.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns K15 HWY over Smoky Hill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.