Ellis Avenue over Smoky Hill River

Fair Condition88 years old180 vehicles/day

Location

StateKansas
CountyEllis
Location11.4s Of Ellis
CarriesEllis Avenue
CrossesSmoky Hill River
Coordinates38.76922, -99.55982

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length437.7 ft (133.4 m)
Max Span72.2 ft (22 m)
Deck Width27.9 ft (8.5 m)
Deck Area1133.9 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1938

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic180 (2020)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number000000000260010

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