Crawford Street over Smoky Hill River
GoodSaline County, Kansas · 2.9 E of I-135 · Structure no. 425400854816001
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 329 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Crawford Street over Smoky Hill River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crawford Street over Smoky Hill River in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2043. The structure is 329 ft (100.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 Crawford Street over Smoky Hill River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Crawford Street 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Crawford Street over Smoky Hill River carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Crawford Street over Smoky Hill River?
The structure is 329 ft (100.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Crawford Street over Smoky Hill River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.