K4 HWY over Smoky Hill River

Fair Condition72 years old735 vehicles/day

Location

StateKansas
CountyMcPherson
Location2.78 Mi E Ellsworth Coln
CarriesK4 HWY
CrossesSmoky Hill River
Coordinates38.56583, -97.87361

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignTee Beam
Total Length223.4 ft (68.1 m)
Max Span90.9 ft (27.7 m)
Deck Width27.2 ft (8.3 m)
Deck Area565.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1954

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic735 (2023)
Truck Traffic18%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number999900400590881

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