US Bridges

Rs 151 P.3-75.0 over Eagle Creek

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 2.5E 0.5N of Olpe · Structure no. 000000000560021

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 151 P.3-75.0 over Eagle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 151 P.3-75.0 over Eagle Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 151 P.3-75.0
CrossesEagle Creek
Location2.5E 0.5N of Olpe
RouteCounty Highway 151
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.26708, -96.11742
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2007)
Projected traffic380 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 151 P.3-75.0 over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 151 P.3-75.0 over Eagle Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 151 P.3-75.0 over Eagle Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 151 P.3-75.0 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 151 P.3-75.0 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.