Ave N over Smoky Hill River
GoodEllsworth County, Kansas · 1.5S 1.5E of Kanopolis · Structure no. 000000000270180
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 290 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 95
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave N over Smoky Hill River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave N over Smoky Hill River in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2044. The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave N over Smoky Hill River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave N 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Ave N over Smoky Hill River carry?
About 95 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ave N over Smoky Hill River?
The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ave N over Smoky Hill River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.