NE 170 ST over Trib. to Salt Creek
FairPosted for loadStafford County, Kansas · 2.0N 16.2E of Seward · Structure no. 000930693705480
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 170 ST over Trib. to Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 170 ST over Trib. to Salt Creek in Stafford County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE 170 ST over Trib. to Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE 170 ST over Trib. to 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does NE 170 ST over Trib. to Salt Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NE 170 ST over Trib. to Salt Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns NE 170 ST over Trib. to Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.