US Bridges

Rs 4857 797-460.20 over Waterway

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 0.2S 3.0E of Salina · Structure no. 000000000851050

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
414
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 4857 797-460.20 over Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 4857 797-460.20 over Waterway in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 414 vehicles a day, projected to reach 450 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 4857 797-460.20
CrossesWaterway
Location0.2S 3.0E of Salina
RouteCounty Highway 4857
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.83864, -97.55751
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic414 (2017)
Projected traffic450 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 4857 797-460.20 over Waterway built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 4857 797-460.20 over Waterway 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 4857 797-460.20 over Waterway carry?

About 414 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Rs 4857 797-460.20 over Waterway?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 4857 797-460.20 over Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.