US Bridges

170th Road over Saline River

Good

Lincoln County, Kansas · 1.0S 2.2W of Lincoln · Structure no. 000530729004344

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

170th Road over Saline River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 170th Road over Saline River in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries170th Road
CrossesSaline River
Location1.0S 2.2W of Lincoln
RouteCounty Highway 5309
CountyLincoln County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02519, -98.18863
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length221 ft (67.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 170th Road over Saline River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 170th Road 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 170th Road over Saline River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 170th Road over Saline River?

The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 170th Road over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.