US Bridges

A Road (rs 685) over Trib. to Saline River

Fair

Trego County, Kansas · 7.0N 3.7E of Wakeeney · Structure no. 000000000980330

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

A Road (rs 685) over Trib. to Saline River is a concrete continuous slab carrying A Road (rs 685) over Trib. to Saline River in Trego County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesA Road (rs 685)
CrossesTrib. to Saline River
Location7.0N 3.7E of Wakeeney
RouteCounty Highway 685
CountyTrego County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.13216, -99.80012
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 A Road (rs 685) over Trib. to Saline River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is A Road (rs 685) over Trib. to 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does A Road (rs 685) over Trib. to Saline River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is A Road (rs 685) over Trib. to Saline River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns A Road (rs 685) over Trib. to Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.