US Bridges

K-9 Sante Fe Trail over Salt Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · Cnty HWY 14 & Cnty HWY 18 · Structure no. 000000000520530

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,030
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-9 Sante Fe Trail over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-9 Sante Fe Trail over Salt Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 3,030 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesK-9 Sante Fe Trail
CrossesSalt Creek
LocationCnty HWY 14 & Cnty HWY 18
RouteCounty Highway 14
StateKansas
Coordinates39.3548, -94.96401
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,030 (2013)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K-9 Sante Fe Trail over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-9 Sante Fe Trail over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does K-9 Sante Fe Trail over Salt Creek carry?

About 3,030 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is K-9 Sante Fe Trail over Salt Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K-9 Sante Fe Trail over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.