US Bridges

Local 809-488.9 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Saline County, Kansas · 5.4S 1.0W of Gypsum · Structure no. 000850809004889

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 809-488.9 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 809-488.9 over Stream in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 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 809-488.9
CrossesStream
Location5.4S 1.0W of Gypsum
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.62527, -97.44615
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2019)
Projected traffic29 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$57,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 809-488.9 over Stream built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 809-488.9 over Stream 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Local 809-488.9 over Stream carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Local 809-488.9 over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local 809-488.9 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.