US Bridges

177th St. Rs 515 over Saline River

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 10.4N 1.0E of Gorham · Structure no. 000000000840200

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
308 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

177th St. Rs 515 over Saline River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 177th St. Rs 515 over Saline River in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 308 ft (94 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries177th St. Rs 515
CrossesSaline River
Location10.4N 1.0E of Gorham
RouteCounty Highway 515
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03463, -99.00162
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating12.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length308 ft (94 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 177th St. Rs 515 over Saline River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is 177th St. Rs 515 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 177th St. Rs 515 over Saline River carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 177th St. Rs 515 over Saline River?

The structure is 308 ft (94 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 177th St. Rs 515 over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.