US Bridges

K181 HWY over Saline River

Fair

Lincoln County, Kansas · 7.98 MI NE Russell Coln · Structure no. 999918100530311

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
436
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K181 HWY over Saline River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K181 HWY over Saline River in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 436 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2044. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesK181 HWY
CrossesSaline River
Location7.98 MI NE Russell Coln
RouteState Highway 181
CountyLincoln County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99917, -98.39306
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic436 (2023)
Projected traffic445 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 K181 HWY over Saline River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is K181 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does K181 HWY over Saline River carry?

About 436 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is K181 HWY over Saline River?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns K181 HWY over Saline River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.