US Bridges

Rd. W9 over Elk Creek

Good

Norton County, Kansas · 3.0E 4.0N of New Almelo · Structure no. 000690529703480

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. W9 over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rd. W9 over Elk Creek 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. W9
CrossesElk Creek
Location3.0E 4.0N of New Almelo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.65454, -100.06306
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rd. W9 over Elk Creek built?

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

What condition is Rd. W9 over Elk Creek 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. W9 over Elk Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rd. W9 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. W9 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.