US Bridges

140 Ave (rs 275) over Trib. to Saline River

FairPosted for load

Graham County, Kansas · 1.0N of St. Peter · Structure no. 000000000330040

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

140 Ave (rs 275) over Trib. to Saline River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 140 Ave (rs 275) over Trib. to Saline River in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 85 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries140 Ave (rs 275)
CrossesTrib. to Saline River
Location1.0N of St. Peter
RouteCounty Highway 275
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.20417, -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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 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
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 140 Ave (rs 275) over Trib. to Saline River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is 140 Ave (rs 275) over Trib. to 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 Trib. to Saline River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 140 Ave (rs 275) over Trib. to Saline River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 140 Ave (rs 275) over Trib. to Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.