290 Ave (south) over Trib. to Saline River
PoorPosted for loadGraham County, Kansas · 9.2S 2.0E of Hill City · Structure no. 000330555004067
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
290 Ave (south) over Trib. to Saline River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 290 Ave (south) over Trib. to Saline River in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 290 Ave (south) over Trib. to Saline River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is 290 Ave (south) over Trib. to Saline River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does 290 Ave (south) over Trib. to Saline River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is 290 Ave (south) over Trib. to Saline River?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 290 Ave (south) over Trib. to Saline River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.