US Bridges

Ave W over Trib. Smoky Hill River

FairPosted for load

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 0.4W of Langley · Structure no. 000000000270470

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave W over Trib. Smoky Hill River is a concrete slab carrying Ave W over Trib. Smoky Hill River in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 95 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesAve W
CrossesTrib. Smoky Hill River
Location0.4W of Langley
RouteCounty Highway 1003
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.54515, -97.96891
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic55 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave W over Trib. Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Ave W 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 Ave W over Trib. Smoky Hill River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave W over Trib. Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ave W over Trib. Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.