Saline River Road over Sand Creek
GoodEllis County, Kansas · 15.5N 1.8W of Hays · Structure no. 000000000260370
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Saline River Road over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Saline River Road over Sand Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Saline River Road over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Saline River Road over Sand Creek 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 Sand Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Saline River Road over Sand Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Saline River Road over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.