US Bridges

310th Avenue over Saline River Tributary

Good

Ellis County, Kansas · 13.9N 0.5E of Catharine · Structure no. 000260619004202

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

310th Avenue over Saline River Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 310th Avenue over Saline River Tributary 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries310th Avenue
CrossesSaline River Tributary
Location13.9N 0.5E of Catharine
RouteCounty Highway 595
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.1325, -99.20361
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 310th Avenue over Saline River Tributary built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 310th Avenue 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 310th Avenue over Saline River Tributary carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 310th Avenue over Saline River Tributary?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 310th Avenue over Saline River Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.