K-23 HWY over Smoky Hill River
GoodGove County, Kansas · 3.15 MI N Lane Coln · Structure no. 999902300320331
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 390 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 687
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-23 HWY over Smoky Hill River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-23 HWY over Smoky Hill River in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 687 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,062 by 2044. The structure is 390 ft (119 m) long and 34 ft wide.
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 K-23 HWY over Smoky Hill River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-23 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does K-23 HWY over Smoky Hill River carry?
About 687 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is K-23 HWY over Smoky Hill River?
The structure is 390 ft (119 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns K-23 HWY over Smoky Hill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.