Saline River Road over Saline River
GoodEllis County, Kansas · 15.5N 2.4E of Hays · Structure no. 000000000260410
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 233 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Saline River Road over Saline River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Saline River Road over Saline River in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Saline River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Saline River Road over Saline River 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 Saline River carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Saline River Road over Saline River?
The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Saline River Road over Saline River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.