US Bridges

Riverview Road over Saline River Tributary

Fair

Ellis County, Kansas · 10.5N 5.8E of Ellis · Structure no. 000000000260330

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverview Road over Saline River Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverview Road over Saline River Tributary in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverview Road
CrossesSaline River Tributary
Location10.5N 5.8E of Ellis
RouteCounty Highway 235
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08853, -99.44985
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Riverview Road over Saline River Tributary built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

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

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Riverview Road over Saline River Tributary?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Riverview Road over Saline River Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.