US Bridges

US283 HWY over Saline R Drainage

Fair

Graham County, Kansas · 0.59 MI N Trego CO L · Structure no. 999928300330211

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,324
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US283 HWY over Saline R Drainage is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US283 HWY over Saline R Drainage in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 1,324 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,463 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS283 HWY
CrossesSaline R Drainage
Location0.59 MI N Trego CO L
RouteU.S. Route 283
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.14028, -99.86611
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,324 (2023)
Projected traffic1,463 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US283 HWY over Saline R Drainage built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US283 HWY over Saline R Drainage 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US283 HWY over Saline R Drainage carry?

About 1,324 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US283 HWY over Saline R Drainage?

The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US283 HWY over Saline R Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.