K43 HWY over Smoky Hill River
FairDickinson County, Kansas · 3.76 MI S of I70 · Structure no. 999904300210851
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 448 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,313
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K43 HWY over Smoky Hill River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K43 HWY over Smoky Hill River in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 1,313 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2044. The structure is 448 ft (136.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K43 HWY over Smoky Hill River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is K43 HWY 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does K43 HWY over Smoky Hill River carry?
About 1,313 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is K43 HWY over Smoky Hill River?
The structure is 448 ft (136.7 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns K43 HWY over Smoky Hill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.