50 Road (rs 271) over Smoky Hill River
Gove County, Kansas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- 50 Road (rs 271) over Smoky Hill River in Gove County, Kansas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 100 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 49 of the 109 inventoried bridges in Gove County rated good (45.0%); 1 (0.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 290 ft |
| Location | 14.6S 2.3E of Gove |
| NBI structure number | 000000000320060 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Gove County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I70 Hwy WB over Old K212 Hwy | 1961 | 6,550 | Good |
| I70 Hwy EB over Old K212 Hwy | 1961 | 6,550 | Good |
| I70 Hwy over Local Road | 1961 | 6,550 | Fair |
| I70 Hwy over Big Creek Drainage | 1960 | 6,550 | Fair |
| I70 Hwy EB & WB over Local Road | 1960 | 6,550 | Fair |
| I70 Hwy EB WB over Big Creek Drainage | 1960 | 6,450 | Good |
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