US Bridges

72 Road (rs 897) over Trib. to Saline River

GoodPosted for load

Gove County, Kansas · 3.0N 0.4W of Quinter · Structure no. 000000000320300

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
195
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

72 Road (rs 897) over Trib. to Saline River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 72 Road (rs 897) over Trib. to Saline River in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 195 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries72 Road (rs 897)
CrossesTrib. to Saline River
Location3.0N 0.4W of Quinter
RouteCounty Highway 897
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11134, -100.24079
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2020)
Projected traffic210 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 72 Road (rs 897) over Trib. to Saline River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is 72 Road (rs 897) over Trib. to 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 72 Road (rs 897) over Trib. to Saline River carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 72 Road (rs 897) over Trib. to Saline River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 72 Road (rs 897) over Trib. to Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.