US Bridges

Rs 447 5th. Ave. over Smoky Hill River

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.5S of Marquette · Structure no. 000000000590590

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
435
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 447 5th. Ave. over Smoky Hill River is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 447 5th. Ave. over Smoky Hill River in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 435 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2040. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 447 5th. Ave.
CrossesSmoky Hill River
Location0.5S of Marquette
RouteCounty Highway 447
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.55119, -97.83299
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2020)
Projected traffic650 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 447 5th. Ave. over Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 447 5th. Ave. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 447 5th. Ave. over Smoky Hill River carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 447 5th. Ave. over Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 447 5th. Ave. over Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.