US Bridges

130 W (rs 1674) over Saline River

GoodPosted for load

Sheridan County, Kansas · 12.8S 13.0W of Hoxie · Structure no. 000000000900310

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

130 W (rs 1674) over Saline River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 130 W (rs 1674) over Saline River in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries130 W (rs 1674)
CrossesSaline River
Location12.8S 13.0W of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 1674
CountySheridan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.17094, -100.68417
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (63.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic180 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 130 W (rs 1674) over Saline River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 130 W (rs 1674) over Saline River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 130 W (rs 1674) over Saline River carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 130 W (rs 1674) over Saline River?

The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 130 W (rs 1674) over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.