US Bridges

Local RD (lincoln) over W. Lakin Watershed

FairPosted for load

Kearny County, Kansas · W. Edge of Lakin · Structure no. 000470389805846

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local RD (lincoln) over W. Lakin Watershed is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local RD (lincoln) over W. Lakin Watershed in Kearny County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal RD (lincoln)
CrossesW. Lakin Watershed
LocationW. Edge of Lakin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKearny County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.93692, -101.26785
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

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 Local RD (lincoln) over W. Lakin Watershed built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local RD (lincoln) over W. Lakin Watershed 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Local RD (lincoln) over W. Lakin Watershed carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local RD (lincoln) over W. Lakin Watershed?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local RD (lincoln) over W. Lakin Watershed?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.