US Bridges

Rd. W3 over Trib. to Prairie Dog Ck.

Good

Norton County, Kansas · 0.5N 3.0W of Norton · Structure no. 000690543003209

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. W3 over Trib. to Prairie Dog Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rd. W3 over Trib. to Prairie Dog Ck. in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. W3
CrossesTrib. to Prairie Dog Ck.
Location0.5N 3.0W of Norton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84337, -99.94526
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 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 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 Rd. W3 over Trib. to Prairie Dog Ck. built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rd. W3 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. W3 over Trib. to Prairie Dog Ck. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rd. W3 over Trib. to Prairie Dog Ck.?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. W3 over Trib. to Prairie Dog Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.