US Bridges

Victoria Road over Smoky Hill Tributary

Fair

Ellis County, Kansas · 4.5S 1.5W of Ellis · Structure no. 000000000260560

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victoria Road over Smoky Hill Tributary is a concrete continuous slab carrying Victoria Road over Smoky Hill Tributary in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVictoria Road
CrossesSmoky Hill Tributary
Location4.5S 1.5W of Ellis
RouteCounty Highway 907
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87051, -99.58656
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2020)
Projected traffic110 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Victoria Road over Smoky Hill Tributary built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 95 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Victoria Road over Smoky Hill Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Victoria Road over Smoky Hill Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.