US40 Bs over Smoky Hill River
GoodGeary County, Kansas · 1.32 MI E - Washington ST · Structure no. 9999040B0310371
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 564 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,242
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US40 Bs over Smoky Hill River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US40 Bs over Smoky Hill River in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 78 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 8,242 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,666 by 2044. The structure is 564 ft (171.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US40 Bs over Smoky Hill River built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is US40 Bs 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does US40 Bs over Smoky Hill River carry?
About 8,242 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US40 Bs over Smoky Hill River?
The structure is 564 ft (171.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns US40 Bs over Smoky Hill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.