US Bridges

Fairport RD Rs 515 over Saline River

Good

Russell County, Kansas · 11.5N of Gorham · Structure no. 000000000840220

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairport RD Rs 515 over Saline River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fairport RD Rs 515 over Saline River in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 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
Location11.5N of Gorham
RouteCounty Highway 515
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04854, -99.03402
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic55 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$248,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairport RD Rs 515 over Saline River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 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 45 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Fairport RD Rs 515 over Saline River?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fairport RD Rs 515 over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.