US Bridges

210th Avenue over Smoky Hill River

Good

Ellis County, Kansas · 1.0N 3.4W of Schoenchen · Structure no. 000000000260630

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
267 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

210th Avenue over Smoky Hill River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 210th Avenue over Smoky Hill River in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries210th Avenue
CrossesSmoky Hill River
Location1.0N 3.4W of Schoenchen
RouteCounty Highway 1721
StateKansas
Coordinates38.72503, -99.39407
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 210th Avenue over Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 210th Avenue 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 210th Avenue over Smoky Hill River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 210th Avenue over Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 210th Avenue over Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.