Yocemento Avenue over Saline River
PoorEllis County, Kansas · 14.6N 5.5W of Hays · Structure no. 000000000260350
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yocemento Avenue over Saline River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yocemento Avenue over Saline River in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 72 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yocemento Avenue over Saline River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Yocemento Avenue over Saline River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Yocemento Avenue over Saline River carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Yocemento Avenue over Saline River?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Yocemento Avenue over Saline River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.