US Bridges

Rs 416 U.O-11.5 over 142 Mile Creek

Fair

Lyon County, Kansas · 1.5W 3.5N of Reading · Structure no. 000000000560310

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 416 U.O-11.5 over 142 Mile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 416 U.O-11.5 over 142 Mile Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 416 U.O-11.5
Crosses142 Mile Creek
Location1.5W 3.5N of Reading
RouteCounty Highway 416
StateKansas
Coordinates38.57081, -95.98692
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2007)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 416 U.O-11.5 over 142 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 416 U.O-11.5 over 142 Mile Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 416 U.O-11.5 over 142 Mile Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Rs 416 U.O-11.5 over 142 Mile Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 416 U.O-11.5 over 142 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.