US Bridges

Minor 795.5-452.2 over Local Drainage

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 3.0N 2.0E of Salina · Structure no. 000850795504522

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
197
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 795.5-452.2 over Local Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor 795.5-452.2 over Local Drainage in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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.

It carries about 197 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor 795.5-452.2
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location3.0N 2.0E of Salina
RouteCounty Highway 8532
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.89923, -97.56617
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2019)
Projected traffic240 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor 795.5-452.2 over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor 795.5-452.2 over Local Drainage 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 795.5-452.2 over Local Drainage carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Minor 795.5-452.2 over Local Drainage?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 795.5-452.2 over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.