US Bridges

C Road (west) over North Fork Saline River

FairPosted for load

Graham County, Kansas · 2.0S 3.2E of St. Peter · Structure no. 000330531204160

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
283 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C Road (west) over North Fork Saline River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying C Road (west) 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesC Road (west)
CrossesNorth Fork Saline River
Location2.0S 3.2E of St. Peter
RouteCounty Highway 3302
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.16083, -100.02944
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length283 ft (86.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic45 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C Road (west) over North Fork Saline River built?

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

What condition is C Road (west) 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 C Road (west) over North Fork Saline River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is C Road (west) over North Fork Saline River?

The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns C Road (west) over North Fork Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.