US Bridges

Saline River Road over Saline River Tributary

Good

Ellis County, Kansas · 11.5N 0.6E of Ellis · Structure no. 000000000260110

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saline River Road over Saline River Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Saline River Road over Saline River Tributary in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSaline River Road
CrossesSaline River Tributary
Location11.5N 0.6E of Ellis
RouteCounty Highway 230
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10269, -99.54361
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic245 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saline River Road over Saline River Tributary built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saline River Road over Saline River Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Saline River Road over Saline River Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.