US Bridges

Rs 522 775-444.14 over Saline River

FairPosted for load

Saline County, Kansas · 6.4N of Hedville · Structure no. 000000000850340

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
342
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 522 775-444.14 over Saline River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 522 775-444.14 over Saline River in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 342 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2043. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 522 775-444.14
CrossesSaline River
Location6.4N of Hedville
RouteCounty Highway 522
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95605, -97.76132
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.5 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic342 (2020)
Projected traffic366 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$522,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 522 775-444.14 over Saline River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Rs 522 775-444.14 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 522 775-444.14 over Saline River carry?

About 342 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 522 775-444.14 over Saline River?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 522 775-444.14 over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.