US Bridges

Wheatridge Rd. over Trib. Smoky Hill River

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 2.8N 3.9W of Marquette · Structure no. 000590759104940

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheatridge Rd. over Trib. Smoky Hill River is a concrete slab carrying Wheatridge Rd. over Trib. Smoky Hill River in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWheatridge Rd.
CrossesTrib. Smoky Hill River
Location2.8N 3.9W of Marquette
RouteCounty Highway 5926
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.59604, -97.90444
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wheatridge Rd. over Trib. Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Wheatridge Rd. over Trib. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Wheatridge Rd. over Trib. Smoky Hill River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wheatridge Rd. over Trib. Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wheatridge Rd. over Trib. Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.