K-68 HWY over Salt Creek
GoodOsage County, Kansas · 0.86 MI S K-286 · Structure no. 999906800701081
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 157 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 539
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-68 HWY over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-68 HWY over Salt Creek in Osage 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 539 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-68 HWY over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-68 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 2024.
How much traffic does K-68 HWY over Salt Creek carry?
About 539 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is K-68 HWY over Salt Creek?
The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns K-68 HWY over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.