US Bridges

Wheatridge Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Rvr

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.0N 0.1E of Lindsborg · Structure no. 000590785104940

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheatridge Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying Wheatridge Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Rvr in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWheatridge Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Smoky Hill Rvr
Location1.0N 0.1E of Lindsborg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.59443, -97.66482
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wheatridge Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Rvr built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wheatridge Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Rvr 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 April 2023.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wheatridge Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Rvr?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wheatridge Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.