US Bridges

Minor 787-448.8 over Saline River

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 0.2N 2.0E of Shipton · Structure no. 000850787004488

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 787-448.8 over Saline River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor 787-448.8 over Saline River 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2043. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor 787-448.8
CrossesSaline River
Location0.2N 2.0E of Shipton
RouteCounty Highway 8505
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91667, -97.64932
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2020)
Projected traffic112 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 Minor 787-448.8 over Saline River built?

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

What condition is Minor 787-448.8 over Saline River 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 787-448.8 over Saline River carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Minor 787-448.8 over Saline River?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 787-448.8 over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.