US Bridges

90 S over North Fork Saline River

FairPosted for load

Sheridan County, Kansas · 8.5S 11.3E of Hoxie · Structure no. 000900509204060

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

90 S over North Fork Saline River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 90 S over North Fork Saline River in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries90 S
CrossesNorth Fork Saline River
Location8.5S 11.3E of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySheridan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.23361, -100.23222
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating10.5 US tons
Inventory rating4.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic20 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 90 S over North Fork Saline River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 90 S over North Fork 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 90 S over North Fork Saline River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 90 S over North Fork Saline River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 90 S over North Fork Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.