US Bridges

Riverview RD/360th over Saline River Tributary

Good

Ellis County, Kansas · 11.0N 5.5E of Catharine · Structure no. 000000000260470

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverview RD/360th over Saline River Tributary is a concrete continuous slab carrying Riverview RD/360th over Saline River Tributary in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverview RD/360th
CrossesSaline River Tributary
Location11.0N 5.5E of Catharine
RouteCounty Highway 235
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0901, -99.11112
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 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 traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverview RD/360th over Saline River Tributary built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverview RD/360th over Saline River Tributary 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 Riverview RD/360th over Saline River Tributary carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Riverview RD/360th over Saline River Tributary?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Riverview RD/360th over Saline River Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.