US Bridges

Rs 1471 17.8-17.0 over Salt Creek

FairPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 2.0E 0.2N of Lyndon · Structure no. 000000000700390

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1471 17.8-17.0 over Salt Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Rs 1471 17.8-17.0 over Salt Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 97 vehicles a day, projected to reach 116 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1471 17.8-17.0
CrossesSalt Creek
Location2.0E 0.2N of Lyndon
RouteCounty Highway 1471
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.60894, -95.63828
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.6 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2019)
Projected traffic116 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1471 17.8-17.0 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1471 17.8-17.0 over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1471 17.8-17.0 over Salt Creek carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rs 1471 17.8-17.0 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1471 17.8-17.0 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.