US Bridges

140 E (rs 895) over Saline River

Fair

Sheridan County, Kansas · 15.4S 14.0E of Hoxie · Structure no. 000000000900200

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

140 E (rs 895) over Saline River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 140 E (rs 895) over Saline River in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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Carries140 E (rs 895)
CrossesSaline River
Location15.4S 14.0E of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 895
CountySheridan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.1345, -100.18296
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$255,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 140 E (rs 895) over Saline River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is 140 E (rs 895) 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 140 E (rs 895) over Saline River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 140 E (rs 895) over Saline River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 140 E (rs 895) over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.