US Bridges

1816 454.75-799.55 over Local Drainage

Fair

Saline County, Kansas · 1.0W of New Cambria · Structure no. 000000000850930

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,480
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1816 454.75-799.55 over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying 1816 454.75-799.55 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.

It carries about 2,480 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,026 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries1816 454.75-799.55
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location1.0W of New Cambria
RouteCounty Highway 1816
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.8746, -97.53076
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,480 (2017)
Projected traffic3,026 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 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 1816 454.75-799.55 over Local Drainage built?

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

What condition is 1816 454.75-799.55 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 1816 454.75-799.55 over Local Drainage carry?

About 2,480 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 1816 454.75-799.55 over Local Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns 1816 454.75-799.55 over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.