US Bridges

Antonino Road over Smoky Hill Tributary

Good

Ellis County, Kansas · 2.9E of Antonino · Structure no. 000000000260260

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Antonino Road over Smoky Hill Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Antonino Road over Smoky Hill Tributary in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAntonino Road
CrossesSmoky Hill Tributary
Location2.9E of Antonino
RouteCounty Highway 232
StateKansas
Coordinates38.78403, -99.34178
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Antonino Road over Smoky Hill Tributary built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Antonino Road over Smoky Hill Tributary 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Antonino Road over Smoky Hill Tributary carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Antonino Road over Smoky Hill Tributary?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Antonino Road over Smoky Hill Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.