US Bridges

Wells Fargo Rd. over Smoky Hill River

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.5N 2.0W of Marquette · Structure no. 000590763104960

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wells Fargo Rd. over Smoky Hill River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Wells Fargo Rd. over Smoky Hill River in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWells Fargo Rd.
CrossesSmoky Hill River
Location1.5N 2.0W of Marquette
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.58031, -97.8695
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Wells Fargo Rd. over Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wells Fargo Rd. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wells Fargo Rd. over Smoky Hill River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wells Fargo Rd. over Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wells Fargo Rd. over Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.