US Bridges

Schilling Road over Drainage Channel

Fair

Saline County, Kansas · 0.8W of I-135 · Structure no. 425400854802003

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
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 1940 and reconstructed in 1999, 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.

It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSchilling Road
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.8W of I-135
RouteCity Street 4802
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.78367, -97.6315
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,600 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 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Schilling Road over Drainage Channel 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Schilling Road over Drainage Channel carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Schilling Road over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).

Who owns Schilling Road over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.