US Bridges

Centennial 23.15 over Salt Creek Trib

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 1.0W 5.8S of Nickerson · Structure no. 000780737005668

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centennial 23.15 over Salt Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Centennial 23.15 over Salt Creek Trib in Reno 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCentennial 23.15
CrossesSalt Creek Trib
Location1.0W 5.8S of Nickerson
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.06071, -98.10568
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2021)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 Centennial 23.15 over Salt Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centennial 23.15 over Salt Creek Trib 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 Centennial 23.15 over Salt Creek Trib carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Centennial 23.15 over Salt Creek Trib?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Centennial 23.15 over Salt Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.