US Bridges

Rs 1961 (14th Ave) over Smoky Hill River

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · In Lindsborg · Structure no. 9999081B0591201

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
461 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,565
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1961 (14th Ave) over Smoky Hill River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1961 (14th Ave) over 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 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 2,565 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,850 by 2040. The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1961 (14th Ave)
CrossesSmoky Hill River
LocationIn Lindsborg
RouteCounty Highway 1961
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.56415, -97.66659
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length461 ft (140.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,565 (2020)
Projected traffic3,850 by 2040
Trucks12%
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 Rs 1961 (14th Ave) over Smoky Hill River built?

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

What condition is Rs 1961 (14th Ave) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1961 (14th Ave) over Smoky Hill River carry?

About 2,565 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1961 (14th Ave) over Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1961 (14th Ave) over Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.