Front Street over Trib to Smoky Hill River
GoodEllis County, Kansas · 0.1 S. of Schoenchen · Structure no. 000260605504781
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Front Street over Trib to Smoky Hill River is a concrete culvert carrying Front Street over Trib to Smoky Hill River in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Front Street over Trib to Smoky Hill River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Front Street over Trib to 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 Front Street over Trib to Smoky Hill River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Front Street over Trib to Smoky Hill River?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Front Street over Trib to Smoky Hill River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.