US Bridges

Rs 394 280th RD over Saline River

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Kansas · 0.5S of Beverly · Structure no. 000000000530090

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
338 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 394 280th RD over Saline River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 394 280th RD over Saline River in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 394 280th RD
CrossesSaline River
Location0.5S of Beverly
RouteCounty Highway 394
CountyLincoln County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00905, -97.98167
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2022)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Rs 394 280th RD over Saline River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 394 280th RD over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 394 280th RD over Saline River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 394 280th RD over Saline River?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 394 280th RD over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.