J.5-13.8 Minor over Salt Creek
FairOttawa County, Kansas · 2.5W 0.3N of Minneapolis · Structure no. 000720775504208
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
J.5-13.8 Minor over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J.5-13.8 Minor over Salt Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 J.5-13.8 Minor over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is J.5-13.8 Minor 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does J.5-13.8 Minor over Salt Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2001 count).
How long is J.5-13.8 Minor over Salt Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns J.5-13.8 Minor over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.