US Bridges

140 Ave (rs 275) over North Fork Saline River

FairPosted for load

Graham County, Kansas · 0.7S of St. Peter · Structure no. 000000000330030

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

140 Ave (rs 275) over North Fork Saline River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 140 Ave (rs 275) over North Fork Saline River in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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Carries140 Ave (rs 275)
CrossesNorth Fork Saline River
Location0.7S of St. Peter
RouteCounty Highway 275
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.17822, -100.08917
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 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 traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
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$450,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 140 Ave (rs 275) over North Fork Saline River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 140 Ave (rs 275) over North Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 140 Ave (rs 275) over North Fork Saline River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 140 Ave (rs 275) over North Fork Saline River?

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 140 Ave (rs 275) over North Fork Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.