US Bridges

Sioux Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.2E 0.3S of Freemont · Structure no. 000590773205020

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sioux Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sioux Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSioux Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Smoky Hill Riv.
Location0.2E 0.3S of Freemont
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.53643, -97.77397
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic55 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Sioux Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. built?

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

What condition is Sioux Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sioux Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sioux Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sioux Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.