K-27 Highway over Smoky Hill River
FairWallace County, Kansas · 2.39 MI N of E JCT US-40 · Structure no. 999902701000171
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 470 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,262
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-27 Highway over Smoky Hill River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-27 Highway over Smoky Hill River in Wallace County, Kansas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 70 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,262 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,367 by 2044. The structure is 470 ft (143.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-27 Highway over Smoky Hill River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is K-27 Highway over Smoky Hill River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does K-27 Highway over Smoky Hill River carry?
About 1,262 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is K-27 Highway over Smoky Hill River?
The structure is 470 ft (143.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns K-27 Highway over Smoky Hill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.