US Bridges

Chetolah Gold Road over Smoky Hill Tributary

Fair

Ellis County, Kansas · 3.0S 1.7W of Antonino · Structure no. 000260595304740

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chetolah Gold Road over Smoky Hill Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chetolah Gold Road over Smoky Hill Tributary in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 55 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChetolah Gold Road
CrossesSmoky Hill Tributary
Location3.0S 1.7W of Antonino
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.74028, -99.42556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic42 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Chetolah Gold Road over Smoky Hill Tributary built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Chetolah Gold 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Chetolah Gold Road over Smoky Hill Tributary carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chetolah Gold Road over Smoky Hill Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Chetolah Gold Road over Smoky Hill Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.