US Bridges

Rs 1897 189th St. over Saline River

Good

Russell County, Kansas · 7.0N 3.5W of Bunker Hill · Structure no. 000000000840630

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
289 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1897 189th St. over Saline River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1897 189th St. over Saline River in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRs 1897 189th St.
CrossesSaline River
Location7.0N 3.5W of Bunker Hill
RouteCounty Highway 1897
StateKansas
Coordinates38.98826, -98.77967
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating95.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 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 traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Rs 1897 189th St. over Saline River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1897 189th St. 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 Rs 1897 189th St. over Saline River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rs 1897 189th St. over Saline River?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1897 189th St. over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.