US Bridges

Rs 447 over Saline River

Fair

Ottawa County, Kansas · 0.2E 0.5S of Tescott · Structure no. 000000000720250

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
370 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 447 over Saline River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 447 over Saline River in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2044. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 447
CrossesSaline River
Location0.2E 0.5S of Tescott
RouteCounty Highway 447
CountyOttawa County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00436, -97.87349
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2000)
Projected traffic275 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 447 over Saline River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 447 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 447 over Saline River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 447 over Saline River?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 447 over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.