K156 HWY over Smoky Hill River

Good Condition65 years old3,351 vehicles/day

Location

StateKansas
CountyEllsworth
Location0.77 Mi NE K14
CarriesK156 HWY
CrossesSmoky Hill River
Coordinates38.71972, -98.22444

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length393.4 ft (119.9 m)
Max Span107.9 ft (32.9 m)
Deck Width45.9 ft (14 m)
Deck Area1678.6 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1961 (reconstructed 2002)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,351 (2023)
Truck Traffic20%
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 Number999915600270231

Nearby Bridges

K-156 Highway over Rs-238; Up Rr 0.2 mi Good NE Main ST over Drainage 0.3 mi Good NE Main ST over Drainage 0.4 mi Good Local Road over K156 HWY 0.5 mi Fair K14 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drn 0.6 mi Good K14 HWY over Smoky Hill River 0.7 mi Fair K14 HWY over Smoky Hill River Drn 1.0 mi Fair K14 HWY over Oxide Creek 1.2 mi Good AVE L over Oak Creek 1.3 mi Good AVE L over Trib. Smoky Hill River 1.6 mi Fair