US Bridges

183rd St. over Smoky Hill River

Good

Russell County, Kansas · 2.0W 6.0S of Russell · Structure no. 000840653004661

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
327 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

183rd St. over Smoky Hill River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 183rd St. over Smoky Hill River in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 327 ft (99.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Carries183rd St.
CrossesSmoky Hill River
Location2.0W 6.0S of Russell
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.79694, -98.89194
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 183rd St. over Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 183rd St. over Smoky Hill River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does 183rd St. over Smoky Hill River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 183rd St. over Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 327 ft (99.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 183rd St. over Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.