Rs 48 179th St. over Trib to Smoky Hill River
PoorPosted for loadRussell County, Kansas · 7.5S 3.0E of Gorham · Structure no. 000000000840120
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 48 179th St. over Trib to Smoky Hill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 48 179th St. over Trib to Smoky Hill River in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Rs 48 179th St. over Trib to Smoky Hill River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 48 179th St. over Trib to Smoky Hill River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Rs 48 179th St. over Trib to Smoky Hill River carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rs 48 179th St. over Trib to Smoky Hill River?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 48 179th St. over Trib to Smoky Hill River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.