US Bridges

Rs 1778 793-452.80 over Saline River

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Saline County, Kansas · 1.0E 3.2N of Salina · Structure no. 000000000850900

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
410 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,265
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1778 793-452.80 over Saline River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1778 793-452.80 over Saline River in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 1,265 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,544 by 2043. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1778 793-452.80
CrossesSaline River
Location1.0E 3.2N of Salina
RouteCounty Highway 1778
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88765, -97.59365
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,265 (2017)
Projected traffic1,544 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1778 793-452.80 over Saline River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1778 793-452.80 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 1778 793-452.80 over Saline River carry?

About 1,265 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1778 793-452.80 over Saline River?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1778 793-452.80 over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.