US Bridges

Rs 844 (rd. E9) over Irrigation Canal

FairPosted for load

Norton County, Kansas · 1.0S 0.8W of Almena · Structure no. 000000000690280

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 844 (rd. E9) over Irrigation Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 844 (rd. E9) over Irrigation Canal in Norton 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 844 (rd. E9)
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location1.0S 0.8W of Almena
RouteCounty Highway 844
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.87676, -99.72097
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic450 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$163,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 844 (rd. E9) over Irrigation Canal built?

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

What condition is Rs 844 (rd. E9) over Irrigation Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 844 (rd. E9) over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 844 (rd. E9) over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 844 (rd. E9) over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.