US Bridges

180th Rd. over Saline River

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 7.5S 1.0W of Paradise · Structure no. 000840647104367

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
289 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

180th Rd. over Saline River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 180th Rd. over Saline River in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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Carries180th Rd.
CrossesSaline River
Location7.5S 1.0W of Paradise
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00694, -98.94611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 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 traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 180th Rd. over Saline River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 180th Rd. 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 180th Rd. over Saline River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 180th Rd. 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 180th Rd. over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.