US Bridges

17th Ave 23.65 over Salt Creek

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 6.5W 1.0N of Hutchinson · Structure no. 000780741705660

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

17th Ave 23.65 over Salt Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 17th Ave 23.65 over Salt Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 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 14 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries17th Ave 23.65
CrossesSalt Creek
Location6.5W 1.0N of Hutchinson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.07188, -98.05703
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.6 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2021)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
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 17th Ave 23.65 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17th Ave 23.65 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 17th Ave 23.65 over Salt Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 17th Ave 23.65 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 17th Ave 23.65 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.