US-81 HWY NB over Lindsey Creek
GoodOttawa County, Kansas · 1.25 MI N K-106 · Structure no. 999908100720491
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 241 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,884
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-81 HWY NB over Lindsey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-81 HWY NB over Lindsey Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,884 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,843 by 2044. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-81 HWY NB over Lindsey Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-81 HWY NB over Lindsey 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US-81 HWY NB over Lindsey Creek carry?
About 4,884 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US-81 HWY NB over Lindsey Creek?
The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US-81 HWY NB over Lindsey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.