US Bridges

3 Road (rs 288) over N Fork Smoky Hill River

Good

Sherman County, Kansas · 14.0S 17.0W of Goodland · Structure no. 000000000910010

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3 Road (rs 288) over N Fork Smoky Hill River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 3 Road (rs 288) over N Fork Smoky Hill River in Sherman County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries3 Road (rs 288)
CrossesN Fork Smoky Hill River
Location14.0S 17.0W of Goodland
RouteCounty Highway 288
CountySherman County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.14314, -102.02522
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3 Road (rs 288) over N Fork Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3 Road (rs 288) over N Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 3 Road (rs 288) over N Fork Smoky Hill River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 3 Road (rs 288) over N Fork Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 3 Road (rs 288) over N Fork Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.