US Bridges

N. Ohio St. over UPRR Tracks

Fair

Saline County, Kansas · 1.9 MI S of I-70 · Structure no. 525400850000009

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
531 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Ohio St. over UPRR Tracks is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Ohio St. over UPRR Tracks in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2043. The structure is 531 ft (161.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Ohio St.
CrossesUPRR Tracks
Location1.9 MI S of I-70
RouteCity Street 0
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.85431, -97.59438
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length531 ft (161.7 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2023)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Ohio St. over UPRR Tracks built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Ohio St. over UPRR Tracks 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 N. Ohio St. over UPRR Tracks carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N. Ohio St. over UPRR Tracks?

The structure is 531 ft (161.7 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns N. Ohio St. over UPRR Tracks?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.