US Bridges

Ave T over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.

Fair

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 0.6E 3.4N of Langley · Structure no. 000270753604940

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave T over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. is a concrete slab carrying Ave T over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve T
CrossesTrib. to Smoky Hill Riv.
Location0.6E 3.4N of Langley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.59491, -97.95071
Functional classRural Local

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 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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ave T over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave T over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. 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 T over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave T over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ave T over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.