US Bridges

187th Rd. over Saline River

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 6.0N 2.0E of Russell · Structure no. 000840661104421

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

187th Rd. over Saline River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 187th Rd. over Saline River in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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Carries187th Rd.
CrossesSaline River
Location6.0N 2.0E of Russell
RouteCounty Highway 8405
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97061, -98.81503
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic40 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 187th Rd. over Saline River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 187th 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 187th Rd. over Saline River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 187th Rd. over Saline River?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 187th Rd. over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.