Whiteside 23.20 over Salt Creek
FairReno County, Kansas · 3.0W of Hutchinson · Structure no. 000780747005668
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whiteside 23.20 over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whiteside 23.20 over Salt Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 38 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 29 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whiteside 23.20 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whiteside 23.20 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 Whiteside 23.20 over Salt Creek carry?
About 38 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Whiteside 23.20 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Whiteside 23.20 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.