US Bridges

Codell Avenue over Saline River

FairPosted for load

Ellis County, Kansas · 12.1N 1.5E of Catharine · Structure no. 000000000260210

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
444 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Codell Avenue over Saline River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Codell Avenue over Saline River in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCodell Avenue
CrossesSaline River
Location12.1N 1.5E of Catharine
RouteCounty Highway 231
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10417, -99.18528
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length444 ft (135.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic100 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 Codell Avenue over Saline River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Codell Avenue over Saline River 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 Codell Avenue over Saline River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Codell Avenue over Saline River?

The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Codell Avenue over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.