US Bridges

Rs 523 444-781.35 over Local Drainage

FairPosted for load

Saline County, Kansas · 3.0N 0.6W of Shipton · Structure no. 000000000850350

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 523 444-781.35 over Local Drainage is a concrete slab carrying Rs 523 444-781.35 over Local Drainage in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 523 444-781.35
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location3.0N 0.6W of Shipton
RouteCounty Highway 523
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95807, -97.69954
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating12 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 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 traffic22 (2020)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
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 Rs 523 444-781.35 over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 523 444-781.35 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 523 444-781.35 over Local Drainage carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rs 523 444-781.35 over Local Drainage?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 523 444-781.35 over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.