US Bridges

K43 Ramp Right over Smoky Hill River Drn

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Dickinson County, Kansas · K43/I70 E Bound Entr Ramp · Structure no. 999907000210201

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
291
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K43 Ramp Right over Smoky Hill River Drn is a concrete culvert carrying K43 Ramp Right over Smoky Hill River Drn in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 291 vehicles a day. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK43 Ramp Right
CrossesSmoky Hill River Drn
LocationK43/I70 E Bound Entr Ramp
RouteState Highway 43
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95722, -97.11111
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic291 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K43 Ramp Right over Smoky Hill River Drn built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is K43 Ramp Right over Smoky Hill River Drn 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K43 Ramp Right over Smoky Hill River Drn carry?

About 291 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is K43 Ramp Right over Smoky Hill River Drn?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns K43 Ramp Right over Smoky Hill River Drn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.