US Bridges

Airport Frontage over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Norton County, Kansas · Norton W.A. · Structure no. R1-NORR-01

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Airport Frontage over Unnamed Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Frontage over Unnamed Stream in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Frontage
CrossesUnnamed Stream
LocationNorton W.A.
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.76972, -100.04944
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic15 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Airport Frontage over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Frontage over Unnamed Stream 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Airport Frontage over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Airport Frontage over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Frontage over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.