US Bridges

523 783.50-446.78 over Saline River

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 0.5E 1.2N of Shipton · Structure no. 000000000850370

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

523 783.50-446.78 over Saline River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 523 783.50-446.78 over Saline River in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 50 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries523 783.50-446.78
CrossesSaline River
Location0.5E 1.2N of Shipton
RouteCounty Highway 523
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.93216, -97.67733
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length241 ft (73.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 523 783.50-446.78 over Saline River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is 523 783.50-446.78 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 523 783.50-446.78 over Saline River carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 523 783.50-446.78 over Saline River?

The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 523 783.50-446.78 over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.