345th RD over Trib. to Otter Creek
FairPosted for loadCowley County, Kansas · 2.0S 10.5E of Dexter · Structure no. 000180907006924
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
345th RD over Trib. to Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 345th RD over Trib. to Otter Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 345th RD over Trib. to Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is 345th RD over Trib. to Otter Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does 345th RD over Trib. to Otter Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 345th RD over Trib. to Otter Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 345th RD over Trib. to Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.