US Bridges

237th ST 3 over Salt Creek

GoodPosted for load

Osage County, Kansas · 1.8W of Osage City · Structure no. 000700977204880

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

237th ST 3 over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 237th ST 3 over Salt Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries237th ST 3
CrossesSalt Creek
Location1.8W of Osage City
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.63728, -95.87561
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2019)
Projected traffic66 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 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 237th ST 3 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 237th ST 3 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 237th ST 3 over Salt Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 237th ST 3 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 237th ST 3 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.