US Bridges

Rs 196 U33-E2 over Lyon Creek

Fair

Dickinson County, Kansas · 2120 500 Ave · Structure no. 000000000210550

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 196 U33-E2 over Lyon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 196 U33-E2 over Lyon Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 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 196 U33-E2
CrossesLyon Creek
Location2120 500 Ave
RouteCounty Highway 196
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.66963, -96.99814
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2011)
Projected traffic480 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$430,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 196 U33-E2 over Lyon Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 196 U33-E2 over 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 196 U33-E2 over Lyon Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 196 U33-E2 over Lyon Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 196 U33-E2 over Lyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.