3 Road (rs 288) over N Fork Smoky Hill River
Sherman County, Kansas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- 3 Road (rs 288) over N Fork Smoky Hill River in Sherman 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 1980, making it 45 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 25 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 71 of the 105 inventoried bridges in Sherman County rated good (67.6%); 2 (1.9%) 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 June 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 183 ft |
| Location | 14.0S 17.0W of Goodland |
| NBI structure number | 000000000910010 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 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 Sherman County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-70 Highway over County Road 13 | 1968 | 6,000 | Good |
| I-70 Hwy Westbound over South Fork Beaver Creek | 1968 | 6,000 | Fair |
| I-70 Hwy Eastbound over South Fork Beaver Creek | 1968 | 6,000 | Fair |
| I-70 Hwy Westbound over County Road 14 | 1969 | 6,000 | Good |
| I-70 Hwy Eastbound over County Road 14 | 1969 | 6,000 | Good |
| I-70 Hwy Westbound over Local Road | 1967 | 6,000 | Good |
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