K-170 HWY over Salt Creek
FairOsage County, Kansas · 0.67 MI S of K-31 JCT · Structure no. 999917000701101
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 964
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-170 HWY over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-170 HWY over Salt Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 964 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 983 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 K-170 HWY over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-170 HWY 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does K-170 HWY over Salt Creek carry?
About 964 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is K-170 HWY over Salt Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns K-170 HWY over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.