US Bridges

Local 5.0N-7.11E over Trib. to Washington Ck.

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · 2.0N 1.6E of Globe · Structure no. 000231031104640

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 5.0N-7.11E over Trib. to Washington Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 5.0N-7.11E over Trib. to Washington Ck. in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 5.0N-7.11E
CrossesTrib. to Washington Ck.
Location2.0N 1.6E of Globe
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81165, -95.36971
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2023)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 5.0N-7.11E over Trib. to Washington Ck. built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 5.0N-7.11E over Trib. to Washington Ck. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Local 5.0N-7.11E over Trib. to Washington Ck. carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local 5.0N-7.11E over Trib. to Washington Ck.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Local 5.0N-7.11E over Trib. to Washington Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.