Elk/Chatq CO Line over North Salt Creek
FairPosted for loadElk County, Kansas · 5.2S 1.8W of Longton · Structure no. 000250951606720
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk/Chatq CO Line over North Salt Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Elk/Chatq CO Line over North Salt Creek in Elk 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 5 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elk/Chatq CO Line over North Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk/Chatq CO Line over North Salt 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Elk/Chatq CO Line over North Salt Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Elk/Chatq CO Line over North Salt Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Elk/Chatq CO Line over North Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.