US Bridges

Dodge RD (rs 250) over East Salt Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lane County, Kansas · 4.0N of Healy · Structure no. 000000000510070

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodge RD (rs 250) over East Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dodge RD (rs 250) over East Salt Creek in Lane County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesDodge RD (rs 250)
CrossesEast Salt Creek
Location4.0N of Healy
RouteCounty Highway 250
CountyLane County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.65753, -100.61927
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2021)
Projected traffic250 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dodge RD (rs 250) over East Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dodge RD (rs 250) over East Salt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Dodge RD (rs 250) over East Salt Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dodge RD (rs 250) over East Salt Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dodge RD (rs 250) over East Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.