US Bridges

Schilling Road over Drainage Channel

GoodPosted for load

Saline County, Kansas · 0.4 W of I-135 · Structure no. 425400854802001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schilling Road over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Schilling Road over Drainage Channel in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,300 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSchilling Road
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.4 W of I-135
RouteCity Street 4802
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.78364, -97.62494
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating24 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic10,300 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schilling Road over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schilling Road over Drainage Channel 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Schilling Road over Drainage Channel carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Schilling Road over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Schilling Road over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.