US Bridges

Local 787-462.6 over Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

Saline County, Kansas · 1.6S 2.0W of Salina · Structure no. 000850787004626

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 787-462.6 over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 787-462.6 over Drainage Ditch in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 787-462.6
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.6S 2.0W of Salina
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81843, -97.64955
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.6 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2017)
Projected traffic3 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$84,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 787-462.6 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 787-462.6 over Drainage Ditch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Local 787-462.6 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Local 787-462.6 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local 787-462.6 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.