US Bridges

176th Rd. over Saline River

Good

Russell County, Kansas · 1.0E 1.0S of Fairport · Structure no. 000840639004326

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

176th Rd. over Saline River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 176th Rd. over Saline River in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries176th Rd.
CrossesSaline River
Location1.0E 1.0S of Fairport
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03709, -99.02025
Functional classRural Local

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 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 traffic12 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 176th Rd. over Saline River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 176th Rd. 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 176th Rd. over Saline River carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 176th Rd. over Saline River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 176th Rd. over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.