US Bridges

1816 448.75-815.32 over Local Drainage

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 0.3W of Solomon · Structure no. 000000000850960

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,994
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1816 448.75-815.32 over Local Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying 1816 448.75-815.32 over Local Drainage in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,994 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,433 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries1816 448.75-815.32
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location0.3W of Solomon
RouteCounty Highway 1816
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91837, -97.3847
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,994 (2017)
Projected traffic2,433 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 448.75-815.32 over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1816 448.75-815.32 over Local Drainage 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 1816 448.75-815.32 over Local Drainage carry?

About 1,994 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 1816 448.75-815.32 over Local Drainage?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 1816 448.75-815.32 over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.