US Bridges

K209 HWY over Lyon Creek Drainage

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Dickinson County, Kansas · 0.48 MI W US77 · Structure no. 999920900211111

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
534
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K209 HWY over Lyon Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying K209 HWY over Lyon Creek Drainage in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 534 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 602 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK209 HWY
CrossesLyon Creek Drainage
Location0.48 MI W US77
RouteState Highway 209
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.79833, -96.93
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 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 closed—
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 K209 HWY over Lyon Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is K209 HWY over Lyon Creek Drainage 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does K209 HWY over Lyon Creek Drainage carry?

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

How long is K209 HWY over Lyon Creek Drainage?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K209 HWY over Lyon Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.