US Bridges

Local 8.8N-8.5E over Washington Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · E. Edge of Lone Star · Structure no. 000231033504562

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
149
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 8.8N-8.5E over Washington Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 8.8N-8.5E over Washington Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 149 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 8.8N-8.5E
CrossesWashington Creek
LocationE. Edge of Lone Star
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86721, -95.34459
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Local 8.8N-8.5E over Washington Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 8.8N-8.5E over Washington Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Local 8.8N-8.5E over Washington Creek carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local 8.8N-8.5E over Washington Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Local 8.8N-8.5E over Washington Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.