Iron Avenue over Smoky Hill River

Fair Condition66 years old5,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateKansas
CountySaline
Location3.4 E Of I-135
CarriesIron Avenue
CrossesSmoky Hill River
Coordinates38.84038, -97.58223

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length286.1 ft (87.2 m)
Max Span109.6 ft (33.4 m)
Deck Width61.0 ft (18.6 m)
Deck Area1621.9 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1960 (reconstructed 1986)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,000 (2023)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number425400854832001

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