US Bridges

Rs 124 T26-S98 over West Branch Lyon Creek

FairPosted for load

Dickinson County, Kansas · 1102 Rain RD · Structure no. 000000000210030

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 124 T26-S98 over West Branch Lyon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 124 T26-S98 over West Branch Lyon Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 124 T26-S98
CrossesWest Branch Lyon Creek
Location1102 Rain RD
RouteCounty Highway 124
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.75472, -97.02009
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2011)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 124 T26-S98 over West Branch Lyon Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 124 T26-S98 over West Branch Lyon 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 124 T26-S98 over West Branch Lyon Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Rs 124 T26-S98 over West Branch Lyon Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 124 T26-S98 over West Branch Lyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.