5th Road over Smoky Hill River

Fair Condition87 years old25 vehicles/day

Location

StateKansas
CountyEllsworth
Location3.0s 3.4e Of Wilson
Carries5th Road
CrossesSmoky Hill River
Coordinates38.78230, -98.41188

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length303.1 ft (92.4 m)
Max Span82.7 ft (25.2 m)
Deck Width21.7 ft (6.6 m)
Deck Area609.8 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1939

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic25 (2020)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number000000000270070

Nearby Bridges

5th Road over Trib. Smoky Hill River 0.2 mi Good Old HWY 40 over Trib. Smoky Hill River 1.1 mi Good Old HWY 40 over Trib. Smoky Hill River 1.4 mi Good 5th Road over Trib. Smoky Hill River 1.6 mi Fair 4th Road over Blood Creek 1.8 mi Fair Old HWY 40 over Cow Creek 2.6 mi Good 3rd Road over Trib. Smoky Hill River 2.6 mi Good 6th Road over Cow Creek 2.6 mi Fair AVE E over Trib To Wilson Creek 2.9 mi Good AVE E over Cow Creek 3.0 mi Fair