US Bridges

RD 60 955.7-542.0 over Hoosier Creek

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 1.0S 5.0E of Olpe · Structure no. 000000000560560

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 60 955.7-542.0 over Hoosier Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 60 955.7-542.0 over Hoosier Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 60 955.7-542.0
CrossesHoosier Creek
Location1.0S 5.0E of Olpe
RouteCounty Highway 1122
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.24439, -96.07903
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.6 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2007)
Projected traffic75 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 60 955.7-542.0 over Hoosier Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 60 955.7-542.0 over Hoosier 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 RD 60 955.7-542.0 over Hoosier Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is RD 60 955.7-542.0 over Hoosier Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RD 60 955.7-542.0 over Hoosier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.