K4 HWY over Smoky Hill River
FairMcPherson County, Kansas · 2.78 MI E Ellsworth Coln · Structure no. 999900400590881
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 223 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 735
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K4 HWY over Smoky Hill River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying K4 HWY over Smoky Hill River in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 735 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K4 HWY over Smoky Hill River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is K4 HWY 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does K4 HWY over Smoky Hill River carry?
About 735 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is K4 HWY over Smoky Hill River?
The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns K4 HWY over Smoky Hill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.