US Bridges

30th RD over Saline River

Good

Lincoln County, Kansas · 1.1S 3.0W of Sylvan Grove · Structure no. 000530701004386

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30th RD over Saline River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 30th RD over Saline River in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries30th RD
CrossesSaline River
Location1.1S 3.0W of Sylvan Grove
RouteCounty Highway 5301
StateKansas
Coordinates38.9925, -98.44903
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 30th RD over Saline River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30th RD over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 30th RD over Saline River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 30th RD over Saline River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 30th RD over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.