US Bridges

I.5-12.5 Local over Trib. to Salt Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Kansas · 3.5W 1.0N of Minneapolis · Structure no. 000720773504185

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

I.5-12.5 Local over Trib. to Salt Creek is a concrete slab carrying I.5-12.5 Local over Trib. to Salt Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI.5-12.5 Local
CrossesTrib. to Salt Creek
Location3.5W 1.0N of Minneapolis
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.14035, -97.77151
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2001)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 I.5-12.5 Local over Trib. to Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is I.5-12.5 Local over Trib. to 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I.5-12.5 Local over Trib. to Salt Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is I.5-12.5 Local over Trib. to Salt Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns I.5-12.5 Local over Trib. to Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.