US Bridges

Fairfield Rd. over Smoky Hill River

Fair

Russell County, Kansas · 3.0S 2.6E of Dorrance · Structure no. 000840691104660

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
360 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfield Rd. over Smoky Hill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairfield Rd. over Smoky Hill River in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFairfield Rd.
CrossesSmoky Hill River
Location3.0S 2.6E of Dorrance
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.79812, -98.53912
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Fairfield Rd. over Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairfield Rd. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Fairfield Rd. over Smoky Hill River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Fairfield Rd. over Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfield Rd. over Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.