US Bridges

Rs 1953 (rd. E3) over Prairie Dog Creek

FairPosted for load

Norton County, Kansas · 3.0E 1.0N of Norton · Structure no. 000000000690480

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1953 (rd. E3) over Prairie Dog Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1953 (rd. E3) over Prairie Dog Creek in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1953 (rd. E3)
CrossesPrairie Dog Creek
Location3.0E 1.0N of Norton
RouteCounty Highway 1953
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84258, -99.83285
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$573,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1953 (rd. E3) over Prairie Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1953 (rd. E3) over Prairie Dog Creek 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 1953 (rd. E3) over Prairie Dog Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1953 (rd. E3) over Prairie Dog Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1953 (rd. E3) over Prairie Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.