Chetolah Gold Road over Smoky Hill Tributary
FairPosted for loadEllis County, Kansas · 3.0S 0.7E of Antonino · Structure no. 000260599704740
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 33 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 wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chetolah Gold Road over Smoky Hill Tributary in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chetolah Gold Road over Smoky Hill Tributary built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
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 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Chetolah Gold Road over Smoky Hill Tributary?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.