US Bridges

Rs 1086 W24-S82 over West Branch Lyon Creek

FairPosted for load

Dickinson County, Kansas · 1318 Union RD · Structure no. 000000000210870

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
315
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1086 W24-S82 over West Branch Lyon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 1086 W24-S82 over West Branch Lyon Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1086 W24-S82
CrossesWest Branch Lyon Creek
Location1318 Union RD
RouteCounty Highway 1086
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.78585, -96.96425
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2011)
Projected traffic378 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1086 W24-S82 over West Branch Lyon Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1086 W24-S82 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 1086 W24-S82 over West Branch Lyon Creek carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1086 W24-S82 over West Branch Lyon Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1086 W24-S82 over West Branch Lyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.