US Bridges

Rs 523 450-787.45 over Saline River

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 2.5E of Shipton · Structure no. 000000000850390

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 523 450-787.45 over Saline River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 523 450-787.45 over Saline River in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 137 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2043. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 523 450-787.45
CrossesSaline River
Location2.5E of Shipton
RouteCounty Highway 523
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91439, -97.64095
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 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 width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2017)
Projected traffic167 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 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 Rs 523 450-787.45 over Saline River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Rs 523 450-787.45 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 Rs 523 450-787.45 over Saline River carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 523 450-787.45 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 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 523 450-787.45 over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.