US Bridges

Rd. W14 over Trib. to Prairie Dog Ck.

Good

Norton County, Kansas · 1.3E 1.8N of Clayton · Structure no. 000690521003324

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. W14 over Trib. to Prairie Dog Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rd. W14 over Trib. to Prairie Dog Ck. in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRd. W14
CrossesTrib. to Prairie Dog Ck.
Location1.3E 1.8N of Clayton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.7636, -100.15241
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rd. W14 over Trib. to Prairie Dog Ck. built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rd. W14 over Trib. to Prairie Dog 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rd. W14 over Trib. to Prairie Dog Ck. carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rd. W14 over Trib. to Prairie Dog Ck.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. W14 over Trib. to Prairie Dog Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.