US Bridges

Oakdale Ave. over Old Smoky Hill River Chn

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 3.0 S of I-70 · Structure no. 425400854833914

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakdale Ave. over Old Smoky Hill River Chn is a concrete continuous slab carrying Oakdale Ave. over Old Smoky Hill River Chn in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2043. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOakdale Ave.
CrossesOld Smoky Hill River Chn
Location3.0 S of I-70
RouteCity Street 4833
StateKansas
Coordinates38.83599, -97.60078
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Oakdale Ave. over Old Smoky Hill River Chn built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Oakdale Ave. over Old Smoky Hill River Chn 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 Oakdale Ave. over Old Smoky Hill River Chn carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oakdale Ave. over Old Smoky Hill River Chn?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Oakdale Ave. over Old Smoky Hill River Chn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.