US Bridges

Rs 416 T.7-7.6 over Elm Creek

Fair

Lyon County, Kansas · 0.5S of Miller · Structure no. 000000000560330

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 416 T.7-7.6 over Elm Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 416 T.7-7.6 over Elm Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 416 T.7-7.6
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.5S of Miller
RouteCounty Highway 416
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.62825, -95.99119
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2007)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 416 T.7-7.6 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 416 T.7-7.6 over Elm 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 T.7-7.6 over Elm Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 416 T.7-7.6 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 416 T.7-7.6 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.