US Bridges

15th. Ave. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 0.8S 1.5E of Lindsborg · Structure no. 000590787004983

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

15th. Ave. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. is a concrete culvert carrying 15th. Ave. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 53 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries15th. Ave.
CrossesTrib. to Smoky Hill Riv.
Location0.8S 1.5E of Lindsborg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.561, -97.648
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic53 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 15th. Ave. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15th. Ave. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. 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 15th. Ave. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 15th. Ave. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns 15th. Ave. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.