US Bridges

380 Ave (rs 1854) over Saline River

Fair

Trego County, Kansas · 6.0N 12.0E of Wakeeney · Structure no. 000000000980560

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
399 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

380 Ave (rs 1854) over Saline River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 380 Ave (rs 1854) over Saline River in Trego 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 399 ft (121.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries380 Ave (rs 1854)
CrossesSaline River
Location6.0N 12.0E of Wakeeney
RouteCounty Highway 1854
CountyTrego County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11741, -99.64783
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length399 ft (121.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic130 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 380 Ave (rs 1854) over Saline River built?

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

What condition is 380 Ave (rs 1854) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 380 Ave (rs 1854) over Saline River carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 380 Ave (rs 1854) over Saline River?

The structure is 399 ft (121.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 380 Ave (rs 1854) over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.