Rs 48 179TH St. over Trib to Smoky Hill River
Russell County, Kansas · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Rs 48 179TH St. over Trib to Smoky Hill River in Russell County, Kansas, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 70 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 4 of the 261 inventoried bridges in Russell County rated poor (1.5%); 4 (1.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (poor), but component ratings moved: superstructure 5 to 4.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 4 | Poor condition |
| Substructure | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 38 ft |
| Location | 7.5S 3.0E of Gorham |
| NBI structure number | 000000000840120 |
| Condition class | Poor |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Russell County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I70 Hwy Nl-sl over Big Creek Drainage | 1965 | 8,550 | Fair |
| I70 Hwy Nl-sl over Big Creek Drainage | 1965 | 8,550 | Fair |
| I70 Hwy Nl-sl over Big Creek Drainage | 1965 | 8,550 | Good |
| I70 Hwy Nl-sl over Fossil Creek | 1965 | 8,250 | Fair |
| I70 Hwy WB over 195TH Street | 1966 | 7,050 | Good |
| I70 Hwy EB over 195TH Street | 1966 | 7,050 | Good |
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