K156 HWY over Smoky Hill River
GoodEllsworth County, Kansas · 0.77 MI NE K14 · Structure no. 999915600270231
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 393 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,351
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K156 HWY over Smoky Hill River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K156 HWY over Smoky Hill River in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 64 years old, older 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 3,351 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,513 by 2044. The structure is 393 ft (119.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K156 HWY over Smoky Hill River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is K156 HWY over 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does K156 HWY over Smoky Hill River carry?
About 3,351 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is K156 HWY over Smoky Hill River?
The structure is 393 ft (119.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns K156 HWY over Smoky Hill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.