US Bridges

K-9 Highway over Otter Creek

Good

Norton County, Kansas · 2.36 MI E JCT US-283 · Structure no. 999900900690731

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
417
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-9 Highway over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-9 Highway over Otter 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 417 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesK-9 Highway
CrossesOtter Creek
Location2.36 MI E JCT US-283
RouteState Highway 9
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.62722, -99.80833
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2023)
Projected traffic452 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-9 Highway over Otter Creek built?

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

What condition is K-9 Highway over Otter 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does K-9 Highway over Otter Creek carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is K-9 Highway over Otter Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K-9 Highway over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.