US Bridges

Local 468-805.2 over Waterway

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 1.3W of Kipp · Structure no. 000850805204680

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 468-805.2 over Waterway is a concrete slab carrying Local 468-805.2 over Waterway in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 468-805.2
CrossesWaterway
Location1.3W of Kipp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.78371, -97.47971
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2020)
Projected traffic37 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 468-805.2 over Waterway built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 468-805.2 over Waterway 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Local 468-805.2 over Waterway carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Local 468-805.2 over Waterway?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local 468-805.2 over Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.