US Bridges

Pdra Rd. (rd. N) over Trib. to Prairie Dog Ck.

FairPosted for load

Norton County, Kansas · 0.5E 1.5S of Norton · Structure no. 000690549603260

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pdra Rd. (rd. N) over Trib. to Prairie Dog Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pdra Rd. (rd. N) over Trib. to Prairie Dog Ck. in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPdra Rd. (rd. N)
CrossesTrib. to Prairie Dog Ck.
Location0.5E 1.5S of Norton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.81295, -99.87854
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pdra Rd. (rd. N) over Trib. to Prairie Dog Ck. built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pdra Rd. (rd. N) over Trib. to Prairie Dog Ck. 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 Pdra Rd. (rd. N) over Trib. to Prairie Dog Ck. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Pdra Rd. (rd. N) over Trib. to Prairie Dog Ck.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pdra Rd. (rd. N) over Trib. to Prairie Dog Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.