US Bridges

3rd Road over Trib. Smoky Hill River

Good

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 1.4E 1.5S of Wilson · Structure no. 000270701004644

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Road over Trib. Smoky Hill River is a concrete culvert carrying 3rd Road over Trib. Smoky Hill River in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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Carries3rd Road
CrossesTrib. Smoky Hill River
Location1.4E 1.5S of Wilson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.80636, -98.44904
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.5 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd Road over Trib. Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Road over Trib. 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 3rd Road over Trib. Smoky Hill River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 3rd Road over Trib. Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns 3rd Road over Trib. Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.