OAKDALE AVE.
Carrying OAKDALE AVE. over OLD SMOKY HILL RIVER CHN
3.0 S OF I-70, Saline, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OAKDALE AVE.
The OAKDALE AVE. bridge in Saline, Kansas carries OAKDALE AVE. over OLD SMOKY HILL RIVER CHN. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1992, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 41.9 meters (137 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OAKDALE AVE. 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1960
- Last Reconstructed
- 1992
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 41.9 m (137 ft)
- Deck Width
- 17.6 m (58 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 425400854833914
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OAKDALE AVE. is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare OAKDALE AVE. 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 OAKDALE AVE.?
OAKDALE AVE. in Saline, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OAKDALE AVE. inspected?
OAKDALE AVE.'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 2,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OAKDALE AVE. is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OAKDALE AVE.?
OAKDALE AVE. has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OAKDALE AVE.?
OAKDALE AVE. is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is OAKDALE AVE. and does age affect safety?
OAKDALE AVE. was built in 1960, making it 66 years old and last reconstructed in 1992.
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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