16th Road over Smoky Hill River

Fair Condition86 years old65 vehicles/day

Location

StateKansas
CountyEllsworth
Location0.4s 2.2w Of Kanopolis
Carries16th Road
CrossesSmoky Hill River
Coordinates38.70550, -98.19754

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour CriticalUnknown

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length470.8 ft (143.5 m)
Max Span126.0 ft (38.4 m)
Deck Width25.3 ft (7.7 m)
Deck Area1105.0 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1940

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic65 (2020)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number000000000270410

Nearby Bridges

AVE L over Trib. Smoky Hill River 0.3 mi Fair AVE L over Oak Creek 0.5 mi Good AVE L over Trib. To Spring Creek 0.9 mi Good K14 HWY over Oxide Creek 1.2 mi Good AVE L over Spring Creek 1.5 mi Good K14 HWY over Mud Creek 1.7 mi Good K156 HWY over Smoky Hill River 1.8 mi Good K-156 Highway over Rs-238; Up Rr 1.8 mi Good Local Road over K156 HWY 1.9 mi Fair AVE J over Trib. To Smoky Hill Riv. 1.9 mi Good