Smoky Valley Rd. over Smoky Hill River
GoodMcPherson County, Kansas · 0.4S 2.0W of Marquette · Structure no. 000590763205000
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smoky Valley Rd. over Smoky Hill River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Smoky Valley Rd. over Smoky Hill River in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smoky Valley Rd. over Smoky Hill River built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smoky Valley Rd. 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Smoky Valley Rd. over Smoky Hill River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Smoky Valley Rd. over Smoky Hill River?
The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Smoky Valley Rd. over Smoky Hill River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.