US Bridges

Rs 519 E.0-4.2 over Bluff Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 2.5N 1.5W of Bushong · Structure no. 000000000560360

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 519 E.0-4.2 over Bluff Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 519 E.0-4.2 over Bluff Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 519 E.0-4.2
CrossesBluff Creek
Location2.5N 1.5W of Bushong
RouteCounty Highway 519
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.68006, -96.28
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2007)
Projected traffic110 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 519 E.0-4.2 over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 519 E.0-4.2 over Bluff 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 519 E.0-4.2 over Bluff Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Rs 519 E.0-4.2 over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 519 E.0-4.2 over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.