US Bridges

E Road (west) over Trib. to Saline River

Good

Graham County, Kansas · 0.8E of St. Peter · Structure no. 000330525804120

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Road (west) over Trib. to Saline River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E Road (west) over Trib. to Saline River in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesE Road (west)
CrossesTrib. to Saline River
Location0.8E of St. Peter
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.18989, -100.07417
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
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Road (west) over Trib. to Saline River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Road (west) 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 E Road (west) over Trib. to Saline River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E Road (west) over Trib. to Saline River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E Road (west) over Trib. to Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.