Jefferson St. over Salt Creek
PoorPosted for loadWilson County, Kansas · City Park Fredonia · Structure no. 001030981806388
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jefferson St. over Salt Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Jefferson St. over Salt Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jefferson St. over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jefferson St. over Salt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Jefferson St. over Salt Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Jefferson St. over Salt Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Jefferson St. over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.