US Bridges

Washington St. over Robinson Creek

Fair

Norton County, Kansas · 1 Blk. W. of Brown Ave. · Structure no. 520750690000030

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington St. over Robinson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Washington St. over Robinson Creek in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington St.
CrossesRobinson Creek
Location1 Blk. W. of Brown Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.82766, -99.89846
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic210 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Washington St. over Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington St. over Robinson 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 Washington St. over Robinson Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Washington St. over Robinson Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Washington St. over Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.