US Bridges

Saline River Road over Saline River

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Ellis County, Kansas · 12.0N 0.4E of Catharine · Structure no. 00000000026B450

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saline River Road over Saline River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Saline River Road over Saline River in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 215 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesSaline River Road
CrossesSaline River
Location12.0N 0.4E of Catharine
RouteCounty Highway 235
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10333, -99.20667
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 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 traffic215 (2020)
Projected traffic230 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 2022, making it 3 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 215 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Saline River Road over Saline River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Saline River Road over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.