K141 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drn
FairEllsworth County, Kansas · 1.40 MI N K4 · Structure no. 999914100270521
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 539
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K141 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drn is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying K141 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drn in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 539 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K141 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drn built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is K141 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drn 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does K141 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drn carry?
About 539 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is K141 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drn?
The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns K141 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drn?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.