260th RD over Saline River
GoodLincoln County, Kansas · At Shady Bend · Structure no. 000530747004361
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 173 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
260th RD over Saline River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 260th RD over Saline River in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 260th RD over Saline River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is 260th 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does 260th RD over Saline River carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 260th RD over Saline River?
The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 260th RD over Saline River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.