US Bridges

400th Ave-Rs 515 over Saline River Tributary

PoorPosted for load

Ellis County, Kansas · 14.8N 2.0E of Walker · Structure no. 000000000260530

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

400th Ave-Rs 515 over Saline River Tributary is a masonry culvert carrying 400th Ave-Rs 515 over Saline River Tributary in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries400th Ave-Rs 515
CrossesSaline River Tributary
Location14.8N 2.0E of Walker
RouteCounty Highway 515
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08639, -99.03806
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$243,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 400th Ave-Rs 515 over Saline River Tributary built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 400th Ave-Rs 515 over Saline River Tributary 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 400th Ave-Rs 515 over Saline River Tributary carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 400th Ave-Rs 515 over Saline River Tributary?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 400th Ave-Rs 515 over Saline River Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.