US Bridges

K-209 HWY over Lyons Creek

Fair

Dickinson County, Kansas · 1.08 MI W US-77 · Structure no. 999920900210881

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
534
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-209 HWY over Lyons Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-209 HWY over Lyons Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 534 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 602 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-209 HWY
CrossesLyons Creek
Location1.08 MI W US-77
RouteState Highway 209
StateKansas
Coordinates38.7975, -96.94
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic534 (2023)
Projected traffic602 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-209 HWY over Lyons Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-209 HWY over Lyons 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K-209 HWY over Lyons Creek carry?

About 534 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is K-209 HWY over Lyons Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K-209 HWY over Lyons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.