Beaver/Aspen over Trib. to Saline River
PoorOttawa County, Kansas · 2.0W 0.3N of Culver · Structure no. 000720771104408
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 44 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beaver/Aspen over Trib. to Saline River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beaver/Aspen over Trib. to Saline River in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beaver/Aspen over Trib. to Saline River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beaver/Aspen over Trib. to Saline River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Beaver/Aspen over Trib. to Saline River carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Beaver/Aspen over Trib. to Saline River?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Beaver/Aspen over Trib. to Saline River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.