US Bridges

US81 HWY NB over Local RD & Drge Channel

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 0.74 MI N I70 NB · Structure no. 999908100850841

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,294
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US81 HWY NB over Local RD & Drge Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying US81 HWY NB over Local RD & Drge Channel in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 4,294 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,239 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS81 HWY NB
CrossesLocal RD & Drge Channel
Location0.74 MI N I70 NB
RouteU.S. Route 81
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88528, -97.645
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,294 (2023)
Projected traffic5,239 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US81 HWY NB over Local RD & Drge Channel built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US81 HWY NB over Local RD & Drge 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 2024.

How much traffic does US81 HWY NB over Local RD & Drge Channel carry?

About 4,294 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US81 HWY NB over Local RD & Drge Channel?

The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US81 HWY NB over Local RD & Drge Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.