US Bridges

900 Ave (S29-E15) over West Lyon Creek

Good

Dickinson County, Kansas · 1915 900 Ave · Structure no. 000210853204760

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

900 Ave (S29-E15) over West Lyon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 900 Ave (S29-E15) over West Lyon Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries900 Ave (S29-E15)
CrossesWest Lyon Creek
Location1915 900 Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.72523, -97.03537
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2011)
Projected traffic10 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 900 Ave (S29-E15) over West Lyon Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 900 Ave (S29-E15) over West Lyon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does 900 Ave (S29-E15) over West Lyon Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 900 Ave (S29-E15) over West Lyon Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 900 Ave (S29-E15) over West Lyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.