US Bridges

200th Blvd (rs 45) over Smoky Hill River

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 3.5S of Dorrance · Structure no. 000000000840020

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
423 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

200th Blvd (rs 45) over Smoky Hill River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying 200th Blvd (rs 45) over Smoky Hill River in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 423 ft (129 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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Carries200th Blvd (rs 45)
CrossesSmoky Hill River
Location3.5S of Dorrance
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.795, -98.58735
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length423 ft (129 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 200th Blvd (rs 45) over Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 200th Blvd (rs 45) 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 2024.

How much traffic does 200th Blvd (rs 45) over Smoky Hill River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 200th Blvd (rs 45) over Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 423 ft (129 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 200th Blvd (rs 45) over Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.