US Bridges

2850 Road over Trib. Smoky Hill River

FairPosted for load

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 0.5W 0.8S of Langley · Structure no. 000000000270460

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2850 Road over Trib. Smoky Hill River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 2850 Road over Trib. Smoky Hill River in Ellsworth 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 6 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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Carries2850 Road
CrossesTrib. Smoky Hill River
Location0.5W 0.8S of Langley
RouteCounty Highway 1003
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.5342, -97.97078
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2850 Road over Trib. Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2850 Road over Trib. Smoky Hill River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 2850 Road over Trib. Smoky Hill River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 2850 Road over Trib. Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 2850 Road over Trib. Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.