U73 HWY over Salt Creek
GoodLeavenworth County, Kansas · 4.03 Miles N K-92 N JCT · Structure no. 999907300520631
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,549
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U73 HWY over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying U73 HWY over Salt Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5,549 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,661 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U73 HWY over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is U73 HWY 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does U73 HWY over Salt Creek carry?
About 5,549 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is U73 HWY over Salt Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns U73 HWY over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.