US Bridges

County Road W-3 over Norton Dam Spillway

GoodPosted for load

Norton County, Kansas · Norton Dam · Structure no. NKA-AUKD-001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

County Road W-3 over Norton Dam Spillway is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road W-3 over Norton Dam Spillway in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2040. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road W-3
CrossesNorton Dam Spillway
LocationNorton Dam
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.79943, -99.92639
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byBureau of Reclamation
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 County Road W-3 over Norton Dam Spillway built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road W-3 over Norton Dam Spillway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road W-3 over Norton Dam Spillway carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Road W-3 over Norton Dam Spillway?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road W-3 over Norton Dam Spillway?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation.