US Bridges

Rd. W3 over East Elk Creek

Good

Norton County, Kansas · 3.0E 3.3N of Lenora · Structure no. 000690543003467

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. W3 over East Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rd. W3 over East 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 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. W3
CrossesEast Elk Creek
Location3.0E 3.3N of Lenora
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.65758, -99.94625
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic20 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$126,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rd. W3 over East Elk Creek built?

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

What condition is Rd. W3 over East 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. W3 over East Elk Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rd. W3 over East Elk Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. W3 over East Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.