US Bridges

Greeley Avenue over Old Smoky Hill River

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 2.5 E of I-135 · Structure no. 525400850000918

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greeley Avenue over Old Smoky Hill River is a concrete slab carrying Greeley Avenue over Old Smoky Hill River in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGreeley Avenue
CrossesOld Smoky Hill River
Location2.5 E of I-135
RouteCity Street 2089
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.83427, -97.59709
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$480,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greeley Avenue over Old Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greeley Avenue 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 Greeley Avenue over Old Smoky Hill River carry?

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

How long is Greeley Avenue over Old Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Greeley Avenue over Old Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.