US Bridges

100 W (rs 273) over Saline River

FairPosted for load

Sheridan County, Kansas · 13.1S 10.0W of Hoxie · Structure no. 000000000900010

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

100 W (rs 273) over Saline River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 100 W (rs 273) over Saline River in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries100 W (rs 273)
CrossesSaline River
Location13.1S 10.0W of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 273
CountySheridan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.1655, -100.62711
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic170 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 100 W (rs 273) over Saline River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is 100 W (rs 273) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 100 W (rs 273) over Saline River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 100 W (rs 273) over Saline River?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 100 W (rs 273) over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.