Rs 1065 8th. Ave over Smoky Hill River
FairPosted for loadMcPherson County, Kansas · 2.3S 3.1E of Marquette · Structure no. 000000000590910
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 243 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 185
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 1065 8th. Ave over Smoky Hill River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1065 8th. Ave over Smoky Hill River in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2040. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Rs 1065 8th. Ave over Smoky Hill River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 1065 8th. Ave over Smoky Hill River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Rs 1065 8th. Ave over Smoky Hill River carry?
About 185 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Rs 1065 8th. Ave over Smoky Hill River?
The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 1065 8th. Ave over Smoky Hill River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.