US Bridges

201st Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.

Fair

Russell County, Kansas · 3.0S 1.5E of Dorrance · Structure no. 000840689004643

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

201st Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 201st Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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Carries201st Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Smoky Hill Riv.
Location3.0S 1.5E of Dorrance
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.80882, -98.55825
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2020)
Projected traffic5 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 201st Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is 201st Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 201st Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv. carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 201st Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 201st Rd. over Trib. to Smoky Hill Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.