W Road over Trib. to Ash Creek
FairPosted for loadPawnee County, Kansas · 8.0N 5.5W of Larned · Structure no. 000730617905340
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Road over Trib. to Ash Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Road over Trib. to Ash Creek in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Road over Trib. to Ash Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Road over Trib. to Ash 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does W Road over Trib. to Ash Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is W Road over Trib. to Ash Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns W Road over Trib. to Ash Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.