Minor 470-795.3 over Smoky Hill River
GoodSaline County, Kansas · 2.0N 1.5E of Mentor · Structure no. 000850795304700
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 242 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 554
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Minor 470-795.3 over Smoky Hill River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor 470-795.3 over Smoky Hill River in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 554 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 676 by 2043. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Minor 470-795.3 over Smoky Hill River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Minor 470-795.3 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 Minor 470-795.3 over Smoky Hill River carry?
About 554 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Minor 470-795.3 over Smoky Hill River?
The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Minor 470-795.3 over Smoky Hill River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.