Schoenchen Road over Smoky Hill River

Fair Condition55 years old265 vehicles/day

Location

StateKansas
CountyEllis
Location1.0w Of Schoenchen
CarriesSchoenchen Road
CrossesSmoky Hill River
Coordinates38.71148, -99.34807

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length139.8 ft (42.6 m)
Max Span53.8 ft (16.4 m)
Deck Width28.2 ft (8.6 m)
Deck Area366.4 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1971

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic265 (2020)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000260610

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