US Bridges

220th Ave over Saline River

PoorPosted for load

Trego County, Kansas · 5.8N 3.0W of Wakeeney · Structure no. 000980539004222

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

220th Ave over Saline River is a concrete slab carrying 220th Ave over Saline River in Trego County, Kansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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Carries220th Ave
CrossesSaline River
Location5.8N 3.0W of Wakeeney
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTrego County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11417, -99.94361
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 220th Ave over Saline River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is 220th Ave over Saline River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 220th Ave over Saline River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 220th Ave over Saline River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 220th Ave over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.