US Bridges

Rs 1515 (rd. J) over Trib to Prairie Dog Crk

GoodPosted for load

Norton County, Kansas · 3.0N 2.8W of Norton · Structure no. 000000000690410

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1515 (rd. J) over Trib to Prairie Dog Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1515 (rd. J) over Trib to Prairie Dog Crk in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1515 (rd. J)
CrossesTrib to Prairie Dog Crk
Location3.0N 2.8W of Norton
RouteCounty Highway 1515
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.87103, -99.94241
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
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 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 Rs 1515 (rd. J) over Trib to Prairie Dog Crk built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1515 (rd. J) over Trib to Prairie Dog Crk 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1515 (rd. J) over Trib to Prairie Dog Crk carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rs 1515 (rd. J) over Trib to Prairie Dog Crk?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1515 (rd. J) over Trib to Prairie Dog Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.