US Bridges

1000 Ave (S28-E40) over West Lyon Creek

Fair

Dickinson County, Kansas · 1940 1000 Ave · Structure no. 000210853404740

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1000 Ave (S28-E40) over West Lyon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1000 Ave (S28-E40) over West Lyon Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries1000 Ave (S28-E40)
CrossesWest Lyon Creek
Location1940 1000 Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.73987, -97.03019
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2011)
Projected traffic40 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 1000 Ave (S28-E40) over West Lyon Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1000 Ave (S28-E40) over West 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 1000 Ave (S28-E40) over West Lyon Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 1000 Ave (S28-E40) over West Lyon Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 1000 Ave (S28-E40) over West Lyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.