US Bridges

Rs 522 775-464.84 over Local Drainage

Fair

Saline County, Kansas · 0.4W 0.2N of Bavaria · Structure no. 000000000850300

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 522 775-464.84 over Local Drainage is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 522 775-464.84 over Local Drainage in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 522 775-464.84
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location0.4W 0.2N of Bavaria
RouteCounty Highway 522
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.80041, -97.76154
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2017)
Projected traffic154 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 522 775-464.84 over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 522 775-464.84 over Local Drainage 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 522 775-464.84 over Local Drainage carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 522 775-464.84 over Local Drainage?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 522 775-464.84 over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.