US Bridges

K14 HWY over Saline River

Fair

Lincoln County, Kansas · 11.61 MI N Ellsworth Coln · Structure no. 999901400530071

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
363 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,170
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K14 HWY over Saline River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying K14 HWY over Saline River in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,428 by 2044. The structure is 363 ft (110.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesK14 HWY
CrossesSaline River
Location11.61 MI N Ellsworth Coln
RouteState Highway 14
CountyLincoln County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02778, -98.15028
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length363 ft (110.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,170 (2023)
Projected traffic1,428 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K14 HWY over Saline River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is K14 HWY 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does K14 HWY over Saline River carry?

About 1,170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is K14 HWY over Saline River?

The structure is 363 ft (110.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K14 HWY over Saline River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.