US Bridges

130 Ave (rs 275) over Smoky Hill River

Good

Trego County, Kansas · 16.7S 0.3E of Collyer · Structure no. 000000000980020

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
375 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

130 Ave (rs 275) over Smoky Hill River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 130 Ave (rs 275) over Smoky Hill River in Trego County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries130 Ave (rs 275)
CrossesSmoky Hill River
Location16.7S 0.3E of Collyer
RouteCounty Highway 275
CountyTrego County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.79604, -100.115
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 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
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 130 Ave (rs 275) over Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 130 Ave (rs 275) over 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 2023.

How much traffic does 130 Ave (rs 275) over Smoky Hill River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 130 Ave (rs 275) over Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 130 Ave (rs 275) over Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.