US Bridges

Minor 452-781.7 over Waterway

GoodPosted for load

Saline County, Kansas · 1.0S 0.3W of Shipton · Structure no. 000850781704520

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 452-781.7 over Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Minor 452-781.7 over Waterway in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor 452-781.7
CrossesWaterway
Location1.0S 0.3W of Shipton
RouteCounty Highway 8522
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.89986, -97.69651
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2019)
Projected traffic110 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor 452-781.7 over Waterway built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor 452-781.7 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Minor 452-781.7 over Waterway carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Minor 452-781.7 over Waterway?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 452-781.7 over Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.