US-283 HWY over Smoky Hill River
GoodTrego County, Kansas · 6.15 MI N Ness CO Line · Structure no. 999928300980491
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 881 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,385
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-283 HWY over Smoky Hill River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-283 HWY over Smoky Hill River in Trego County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,385 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,183 by 2044. The structure is 881 ft (268.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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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 US-283 HWY over Smoky Hill River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-283 HWY 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 US-283 HWY over Smoky Hill River carry?
About 1,385 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is US-283 HWY over Smoky Hill River?
The structure is 881 ft (268.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US-283 HWY over Smoky Hill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.