US Bridges

Rs 1806 Lyon CR RD over Unnamed Stream

PoorPosted for load

Geary County, Kansas · 3.2W 4.4S of Wreford · Structure no. 000000000310019

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1806 Lyon CR RD over Unnamed Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1806 Lyon CR RD over Unnamed Stream in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 259 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 1806 Lyon CR RD
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location3.2W 4.4S of Wreford
RouteCounty Highway 1806
StateKansas
Coordinates38.89731, -96.90652
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2004)
Projected traffic260 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Rs 1806 Lyon CR RD over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1806 Lyon CR RD over Unnamed Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1806 Lyon CR RD over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1806 Lyon CR RD over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1806 Lyon CR RD over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.