US Bridges

Rs 594 482-793.60 over Smoky Hill River

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 1.0E of Assaria · Structure no. 000000000850550

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 594 482-793.60 over Smoky Hill River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 594 482-793.60 over Smoky Hill River in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 594 482-793.60
CrossesSmoky Hill River
Location1.0E of Assaria
RouteCounty Highway 594
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.68104, -97.58431
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 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 traffic127 (2020)
Projected traffic108 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rs 594 482-793.60 over Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 594 482-793.60 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 594 482-793.60 over Smoky Hill River carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 594 482-793.60 over Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 594 482-793.60 over Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.