K106 HWY over Salt Creek
FairOttawa County, Kansas · 5.97 MI N K18 · Structure no. 999910600720291
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 296
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K106 HWY over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K106 HWY over Salt Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 85 years old, older 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K106 HWY over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is K106 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does K106 HWY over Salt Creek carry?
About 296 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is K106 HWY over Salt Creek?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns K106 HWY over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.