K-19 179th Street over Salt Creek
PoorPosted for loadLeavenworth County, Kansas · 6.4E of Easton · Structure no. 000000000520490
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-19 179th Street over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-19 179th Street over Salt Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 53 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 35 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-19 179th Street over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is K-19 179th Street over Salt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does K-19 179th Street over Salt Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is K-19 179th Street over Salt Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns K-19 179th Street over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.