US Bridges

82 Road over Smoky Hill River

Good

Gove County, Kansas · 20.4S 4.6E of Quinter · Structure no. 000320517004689

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
269 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

82 Road over Smoky Hill River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 82 Road over Smoky Hill River in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Carries82 Road
CrossesSmoky Hill River
Location20.4S 4.6E of Quinter
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.77173, -100.1521
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (81.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 82 Road over Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 82 Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 82 Road over Smoky Hill River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 82 Road over Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 82 Road over Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.