US Bridges

192th St. Rs 47 over Saline River

GoodPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 1.0W 7.0N of Bunker Hill · Structure no. 000000000840080

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
854 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

192th St. Rs 47 over Saline River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 192th St. Rs 47 over Saline River in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 854 ft (260.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries192th St. Rs 47
CrossesSaline River
Location1.0W 7.0N of Bunker Hill
RouteCounty Highway 47
StateKansas
Coordinates38.98288, -98.7244
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length854 ft (260.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 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 traffic115 (2020)
Projected traffic125 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 192th St. Rs 47 over Saline River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is 192th St. Rs 47 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 192th St. Rs 47 over Saline River carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 192th St. Rs 47 over Saline River?

The structure is 854 ft (260.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 192th St. Rs 47 over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.