280th Avenue over Smoky Hill River
GoodEllis County, Kansas · 3.5E 0.3S of Schoenchen · Structure no. 000260613004783
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 237 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
280th Avenue over Smoky Hill River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 280th Avenue over Smoky Hill River in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2044. The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 280th Avenue over Smoky Hill River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is 280th 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 280th Avenue over Smoky Hill River carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 280th Avenue over Smoky Hill River?
The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 280th Avenue over Smoky Hill River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.