US Bridges

54 Road over N Fork Smoky Hill River

Good

Sherman County, Kansas · 10.0S 1.9W of Goodland · Structure no. 000910345104120

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

54 Road over N Fork Smoky Hill River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 54 Road over N Fork Smoky Hill River in Sherman County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Carries54 Road
CrossesN Fork Smoky Hill River
Location10.0S 1.9W of Goodland
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.1915, -101.76342
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 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 width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 54 Road over N Fork Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 54 Road 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 54 Road over N Fork Smoky Hill River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 54 Road over N Fork 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 30 ft wide.

Who owns 54 Road over N Fork Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.