K140 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drn
GoodEllsworth County, Kansas · 1.13 MI E K-156 · Structure no. 999914000270681
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,283
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K140 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drn is a concrete culvert carrying K140 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drn in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,283 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,446 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K140 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drn built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is K140 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drn 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does K140 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drn carry?
About 1,283 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is K140 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drn?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns K140 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drn?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.