Saline River Road over Saline River Tributary
FairPosted for loadEllis County, Kansas · 11.5N 0.9E of Ellis · Structure no. 000000000260100
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Saline River Road over Saline River Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saline River Road over Saline River Tributary in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Saline River Road over Saline River Tributary built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Saline River Road over Saline River Tributary in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Saline River Road over Saline River Tributary carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Saline River Road over Saline River Tributary?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Saline River Road over Saline River Tributary?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.