US Bridges

30 E over Saline River

FairPosted for load

Sheridan County, Kansas · 13.1S 3.0E of Hoxie · Structure no. 000900493004146

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30 E over Saline River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 30 E over Saline River in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 76 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries30 E
CrossesSaline River
Location13.1S 3.0E of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySheridan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.16758, -100.38693
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 30 E over Saline River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is 30 E 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 30 E over Saline River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 30 E over Saline River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 30 E over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.