US81 HWY SB over Saline River
FairSaline County, Kansas · 3.17 MI N I70 SB · Structure no. 999908100850901
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 363 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,294
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US81 HWY SB over Saline River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US81 HWY SB over Saline River in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 4,294 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,239 by 2044. The structure is 363 ft (110.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US81 HWY SB over Saline River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is US81 HWY SB over Saline River 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 2024.
How much traffic does US81 HWY SB over Saline River carry?
About 4,294 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US81 HWY SB over Saline River?
The structure is 363 ft (110.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US81 HWY SB over Saline River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.