US Bridges

W. 95th Ave. over Salt Creek Tributary

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 13.8 N 0.6 W of Sylvia · Structure no. 000000000781140

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
468
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 95th Ave. over Salt Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying W. 95th Ave. over Salt Creek Tributary in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 468 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 565 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 95th Ave.
CrossesSalt Creek Tributary
Location13.8 N 0.6 W of Sylvia
RouteCounty Highway RS554
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.15866, -98.41528
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2021)
Projected traffic565 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. 95th Ave. over Salt Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 95th Ave. over Salt Creek Tributary 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does W. 95th Ave. over Salt Creek Tributary carry?

About 468 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W. 95th Ave. over Salt Creek Tributary?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns W. 95th Ave. over Salt Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.