US Bridges

25 Road (rs 118) over N Fork Smoky Hill River

Good

Sherman County, Kansas · 12.2S 5.0E of Goodland · Structure no. 000000000910310

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

25 Road (rs 118) over N Fork Smoky Hill River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 25 Road (rs 118) over N Fork Smoky Hill River in Sherman County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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Carries25 Road (rs 118)
CrossesN Fork Smoky Hill River
Location12.2S 5.0E of Goodland
RouteCounty Highway 118
CountySherman County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.15751, -101.61522
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 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 traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 25 Road (rs 118) over N Fork Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 25 Road (rs 118) 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 25 Road (rs 118) over N Fork Smoky Hill River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 25 Road (rs 118) over N Fork Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 25 Road (rs 118) over N Fork Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.