US Bridges

(fau) 458.5-795.3 over Smoky Hill River

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 2.0E 0.5N of Salina · Structure no. 000850795304585

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,070
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

(fau) 458.5-795.3 over Smoky Hill River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying (fau) 458.5-795.3 over Smoky Hill River in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,070 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2043. The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries(fau) 458.5-795.3
CrossesSmoky Hill River
Location2.0E 0.5N of Salina
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84891, -97.57128
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 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 traffic1,070 (2020)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 (fau) 458.5-795.3 over Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is (fau) 458.5-795.3 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 (fau) 458.5-795.3 over Smoky Hill River carry?

About 1,070 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is (fau) 458.5-795.3 over Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns (fau) 458.5-795.3 over Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.