US Bridges

Saline River Road over Saline River

Good

Ellis County, Kansas · 12.0N 1.3W of Catharine · Structure no. 000000000260430

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
293 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
260
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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2044. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSaline River Road
CrossesSaline River
Location12.0N 1.3W of Catharine
RouteCounty Highway 235
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10306, -99.23917
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2020)
Projected traffic280 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 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 260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Saline River Road over Saline River?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 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.