US Bridges

350th Ave over Saline River

Fair

Trego County, Kansas · 5.7N 9.0E of Wakeeney · Structure no. 000980565004223

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

350th Ave over Saline River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 350th Ave over Saline River in Trego County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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Carries350th Ave
CrossesSaline River
Location5.7N 9.0E of Wakeeney
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTrego County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11346, -99.70304
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 rating97.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 350th Ave over Saline River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 350th Ave 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 350th Ave over Saline River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 350th Ave over Saline River?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 350th Ave over Saline River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.