US Bridges

Land Rd. over Saline River

Good

Russell County, Kansas · 4.0N 0.5W of Russell · Structure no. 000840655604440

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
268 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Land Rd. over Saline River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Land Rd. over Saline River in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLand Rd.
CrossesSaline River
Location4.0N 0.5W of Russell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95841, -98.86298
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 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 traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 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 Land Rd. over Saline River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Land 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 Land Rd. over Saline River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Land Rd. over Saline River?

The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Land Rd. over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.