US Bridges

Minor 799-454.7 over Saline River

GoodPosted for load

Saline County, Kansas · 2.3N 4.0E of Salina · Structure no. 000850799004547

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
239
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 799-454.7 over Saline River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor 799-454.7 over Saline River in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 239 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 292 by 2043. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor 799-454.7
CrossesSaline River
Location2.3N 4.0E of Salina
RouteCounty Highway 8513
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87487, -97.53864
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating29.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2017)
Projected traffic292 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$900,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor 799-454.7 over Saline River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor 799-454.7 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Minor 799-454.7 over Saline River carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Minor 799-454.7 over Saline River?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 799-454.7 over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.