K-147 over Smoky Hill River
GoodTrego County, Kansas · Cedar Bluff Spillway · Structure no. 999914700980561
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 157 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 292
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-147 over Smoky Hill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-147 over Smoky Hill River in Trego County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 292 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 27 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-147 over Smoky Hill River built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-147 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does K-147 over Smoky Hill River carry?
About 292 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is K-147 over Smoky Hill River?
The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns K-147 over Smoky Hill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.