US Bridges

Local 9.0N-10.88E over Trib. to Washington Ck.

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Douglas County, Kansas · 2.8E of Lone Star · Structure no. 000231037904560

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
166
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 9.0N-10.88E over Trib. to Washington Ck. is a concrete slab carrying Local 9.0N-10.88E 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.

It carries about 166 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 9.0N-10.88E
CrossesTrib. to Washington Ck.
Location2.8E of Lone Star
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86989, -95.30006
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 9.0N-10.88E over Trib. to Washington Ck. built?

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

What condition is Local 9.0N-10.88E 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 9.0N-10.88E over Trib. to Washington Ck. carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Local 9.0N-10.88E over Trib. to Washington Ck.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Local 9.0N-10.88E over Trib. to Washington Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.