US Bridges

Bone Springs Road over Trib. to Salt Creek

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 6.1N 0.7W of Abbyville · Structure no. 000780725005668

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bone Springs Road over Trib. to Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bone Springs Road over Trib. to Salt Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBone Springs Road
CrossesTrib. to Salt Creek
Location6.1N 0.7W of Abbyville
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.06023, -98.2159
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2021)
Projected traffic5 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bone Springs Road over Trib. to Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bone Springs Road over Trib. to Salt 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Bone Springs Road over Trib. to Salt Creek carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Bone Springs Road over Trib. to Salt Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bone Springs Road over Trib. to Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.