US Bridges

Centennial 20.98 over Salt Creek

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 0.7W 4.1N of Partridge · Structure no. 000780737005721

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centennial 20.98 over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Centennial 20.98 over Salt Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCentennial 20.98
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.7W 4.1N of Partridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02776, -98.10587
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2021)
Projected traffic5 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 20.98 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centennial 20.98 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Centennial 20.98 over Salt Creek carry?

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

How long is Centennial 20.98 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Centennial 20.98 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.