US Bridges

Riverview Road over Saline River

Fair

Ellis County, Kansas · 10.5N 3.0E of Ellis · Structure no. 000000000260320

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverview Road over Saline River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Riverview Road over Saline River in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverview Road
CrossesSaline River
Location10.5N 3.0E of Ellis
RouteCounty Highway 235
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0879, -99.49737
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length219 ft (66.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverview Road over Saline River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverview Road 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 Riverview Road over Saline River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Riverview Road over Saline River?

The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Riverview Road over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.