GRAND AVENUE
Carrying GRAND AVENUE over DRY CREEK
1.4 E/O I-135, Saline, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GRAND AVENUE
The GRAND AVENUE bridge in Saline, Kansas carries GRAND AVENUE over DRY CREEK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2014, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 16.0 meters (52 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 300 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How GRAND AVENUE compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1950
- Last Reconstructed
- 2014
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 16.0 m (52 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.1 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 300 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000850789604583
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
GRAND AVENUE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare GRAND AVENUE against other structures in Saline and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for GRAND AVENUE?
GRAND AVENUE in Saline, Kansas has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GRAND AVENUE inspected?
GRAND AVENUE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 300 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GRAND AVENUE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for GRAND AVENUE?
GRAND AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining GRAND AVENUE?
GRAND AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is GRAND AVENUE and does age affect safety?
GRAND AVENUE was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 2014.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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