US Bridges

200th Avenue over Saline River

Fair

Ellis County, Kansas · 14.6N 4.5W of Hays · Structure no. 000260597004249

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

200th Avenue over Saline River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 200th Avenue over Saline River in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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Carries200th Avenue
CrossesSaline River
Location14.6N 4.5W of Hays
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09092, -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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 200th Avenue over Saline River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 200th Avenue over Saline River 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 carry?

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

How long is 200th Avenue over Saline River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 200th Avenue over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.