US Bridges

200th Avenue over Saline River Tributary

FairPosted for load

Ellis County, Kansas · 14.8N 4.5W of Hays · Structure no. 000260597004247

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

200th Avenue over Saline River Tributary is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 200th Avenue over Saline River Tributary in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 65 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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Carries200th Avenue
CrossesSaline River Tributary
Location14.8N 4.5W of Hays
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09333, -99.40722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 200th Avenue over Saline River Tributary built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is 200th Avenue over Saline River Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does 200th Avenue over Saline River Tributary carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 200th Avenue over Saline River Tributary?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 200th Avenue over Saline River Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.