K-20 171st Street over Trib. to Salt Creek
FairLeavenworth County, Kansas · 2.5S of Kickapoo · Structure no. 000521073003880
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 46
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-20 171st Street over Trib. to Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-20 171st Street over Trib. to Salt Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 46 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-20 171st Street over Trib. to Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-20 171st Street over Trib. to 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-20 171st Street over Trib. to Salt Creek carry?
About 46 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is K-20 171st Street over Trib. to Salt Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns K-20 171st Street over Trib. to Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.