US Bridges

Rd. Y over Trib. to Elk Creek

Fair

Norton County, Kansas · 1.0W 3.0N of Lenora · Structure no. 000690533903480

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. Y over Trib. to Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rd. Y over Trib. to Elk Creek in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. Y
CrossesTrib. to Elk Creek
Location1.0W 3.0N of Lenora
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.65394, -100.02549
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$58,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rd. Y over Trib. to Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rd. Y over Trib. to Elk 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 Rd. Y over Trib. to Elk Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rd. Y over Trib. to Elk Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. Y over Trib. to Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.