US Bridges

Fairport RD Rs 515 over Saline River

GoodPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 11.0N of Gorham · Structure no. 000000000840210

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairport RD Rs 515 over Saline River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Fairport RD Rs 515 over Saline River in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFairport RD Rs 515
CrossesSaline River
Location11.0N of Gorham
RouteCounty Highway 515
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04581, -99.02703
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating10.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic85 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairport RD Rs 515 over Saline River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairport RD Rs 515 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 Fairport RD Rs 515 over Saline River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Fairport RD Rs 515 over Saline River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fairport RD Rs 515 over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.