Iron Drive over Unnamed Stream
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, Kansas · 3.0S 2.5W of Lincoln · Structure no. 000530727704400
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Iron Drive over Unnamed Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Iron Drive over Unnamed Stream in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Iron Drive over Unnamed Stream built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Iron Drive 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Iron Drive over Unnamed Stream carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Iron Drive over Unnamed Stream?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Iron Drive over Unnamed Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.