US Bridges

Mulberry Street over Old Smoky Hill River

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 2.1 E of I-135 · Structure no. 525400850000004

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mulberry Street over Old Smoky Hill River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mulberry Street over Old Smoky Hill River in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMulberry Street
CrossesOld Smoky Hill River
Location2.1 E of I-135
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.83569, -97.60421
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic700 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 Mulberry Street over Old Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mulberry Street over Old 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 Mulberry Street over Old Smoky Hill River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mulberry Street over Old Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Mulberry Street over Old Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.