Walnut Street over Old Smoky Hill River
GoodSaline County, Kansas · 2.3 E of I-135 · Structure no. 525400850000006
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut Street over Old Smoky Hill River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut Street over Old Smoky Hill River in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walnut Street over Old Smoky Hill River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walnut 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 Walnut Street over Old Smoky Hill River carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Walnut Street over Old Smoky Hill River?
The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Street over Old Smoky Hill River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.