US Bridges

Local 8.36N-10.5E over Trib. to Washington Ck.

GoodPosted for load

Douglas County, Kansas · 2.0W of Pleasant Grove · Structure no. 000231037504566

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 8.36N-10.5E over Trib. to Washington Ck. is a concrete tee beam carrying Local 8.36N-10.5E over Trib. to Washington Ck. in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 8.36N-10.5E
CrossesTrib. to Washington Ck.
Location2.0W of Pleasant Grove
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86063, -95.30709
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2023)
Projected traffic70 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$275,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 8.36N-10.5E over Trib. to Washington Ck. built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 8.36N-10.5E over Trib. to Washington Ck. 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 8.36N-10.5E over Trib. to Washington Ck. carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local 8.36N-10.5E over Trib. to Washington Ck.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local 8.36N-10.5E over Trib. to Washington Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.