Wells Fargo Rd. over Smoky Hill River
FairMcPherson County, Kansas · 2.2E 0.5N of Lindsborg · Structure no. 000590787804960
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 243 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wells Fargo Rd. over Smoky Hill River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Wells Fargo Rd. over Smoky Hill River in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wells Fargo Rd. over Smoky Hill River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wells Fargo Rd. over Smoky Hill River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Wells Fargo Rd. over Smoky Hill River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Wells Fargo Rd. over Smoky Hill River?
The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Wells Fargo Rd. over Smoky Hill River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.