K-26 179th Street over Salt Creek
FairLeavenworth County, Kansas · 2.5S 3.5E of Lowemont · Structure no. 000000000520480
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-26 179th Street over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-26 179th Street over Salt Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 K-26 179th Street over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-26 179th Street over 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 K-26 179th Street over Salt Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is K-26 179th Street over Salt Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns K-26 179th Street over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.