US Bridges

K106 HWY over Lindsey Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Kansas · 0.19 MI W US81 · Structure no. 999910600720321

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,374
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K106 HWY over Lindsey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K106 HWY over Lindsey Creek in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 78 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 1,374 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,459 by 2044. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesK106 HWY
CrossesLindsey Creek
Location0.19 MI W US81
RouteState Highway 106
StateKansas
Coordinates39.1175, -97.66972
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,374 (2023)
Projected traffic1,459 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K106 HWY over Lindsey Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is K106 HWY 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 K106 HWY over Lindsey Creek carry?

About 1,374 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is K106 HWY over Lindsey Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K106 HWY over Lindsey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.