US Bridges

Minor 448-777.6 over Stream

Fair

Saline County, Kansas · 1.0N 2.4W of Shipton · Structure no. 000850777604480

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 448-777.6 over Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor 448-777.6 over Stream in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 74 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor 448-777.6
CrossesStream
Location1.0N 2.4W of Shipton
RouteCounty Highway 5828
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92902, -97.73163
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2015)
Projected traffic34 by 2043
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$155,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor 448-777.6 over Stream built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Minor 448-777.6 over Stream 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Minor 448-777.6 over Stream carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Minor 448-777.6 over Stream?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 448-777.6 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.