290th Road over Salt Creek
GoodPosted for loadLincoln County, Kansas · 4.0E 1.7S of Barnard · Structure no. 000530753004146
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 149 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
290th Road over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 290th Road over Salt Creek in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 290th Road over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is 290th Road 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does 290th Road over Salt Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 290th Road over Salt Creek?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 290th Road over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.