US Bridges

Sundance Lane over Trib to Smoky Hill River

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.5 S 0.7 E of Lindsborg · Structure no. 000590785704985

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sundance Lane over Trib to Smoky Hill River is a concrete culvert carrying Sundance Lane over Trib to Smoky Hill River in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSundance Lane
CrossesTrib to Smoky Hill River
Location0.5 S 0.7 E of Lindsborg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.55826, -97.65342
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 Sundance Lane over Trib to Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sundance Lane over Trib to 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sundance Lane over Trib to Smoky Hill River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Sundance Lane over Trib to Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sundance Lane over Trib to Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.