US Bridges

Local 454-789.8 over Drainage Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Saline County, Kansas · 3.0N 0.3W of Salina · Structure no. 000850789704540

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 454-789.8 over Drainage Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 454-789.8 over Drainage Ditch in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 454-789.8
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.0N 0.3W of Salina
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.8851, -97.61734
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2020)
Projected traffic6 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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$102,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 454-789.8 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 454-789.8 over Drainage Ditch 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 Local 454-789.8 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Local 454-789.8 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Local 454-789.8 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.