US Bridges

1816 454.60-799.85 over Saline River

Fair

Saline County, Kansas · 0.7W of New Cambria · Structure no. 000000000850940

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,480
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1816 454.60-799.85 over Saline River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1816 454.60-799.85 over Saline River in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 265 ft (80.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries1816 454.60-799.85
CrossesSaline River
Location0.7W of New Cambria
RouteCounty Highway 1816
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87706, -97.52321
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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 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 1816 454.60-799.85 over Saline River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1816 454.60-799.85 over Saline River 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 454.60-799.85 over Saline River carry?

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

How long is 1816 454.60-799.85 over Saline River?

The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 1816 454.60-799.85 over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.