Schoenchen Road over Smoky Hill River
GoodEllis County, Kansas · 0.2W of Schoenchen · Structure no. 000000000260600
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 266 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 265
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schoenchen Road over Smoky Hill River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Schoenchen Road over Smoky Hill River in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 265 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2044. The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schoenchen Road over Smoky Hill River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schoenchen Road 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Schoenchen Road over Smoky Hill River carry?
About 265 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Schoenchen Road over Smoky Hill River?
The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Schoenchen Road over Smoky Hill River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.