US Bridges

150th Road over Saline River

Fair

Lincoln County, Kansas · 1.0S 2.5E of Vesper · Structure no. 000530725004342

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
274 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

150th Road over Saline River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 150th Road over Saline River in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 274 ft (83.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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Carries150th Road
CrossesSaline River
Location1.0S 2.5E of Vesper
RouteCounty Highway 5307
CountyLincoln County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02778, -98.22589
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length274 ft (83.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 150th Road over Saline River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 150th Road 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 150th Road over Saline River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 150th Road over Saline River?

The structure is 274 ft (83.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 150th Road over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.