Iron Avenue over Smoky Hill River
FairSaline County, Kansas · 3.4 E of I-135 · Structure no. 425400854832001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 286 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Iron Avenue over Smoky Hill River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Iron Avenue over Smoky Hill River in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2043. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Iron Avenue over Smoky Hill River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Iron Avenue 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Iron Avenue over Smoky Hill River carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Iron Avenue over Smoky Hill River?
The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Iron Avenue over Smoky Hill River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.