US Bridges

Rs 1505 E.8-35.0 over Stream

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 2.0S 5.5W of Olpe · Structure no. 000000000560630

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1505 E.8-35.0 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1505 E.8-35.0 over Stream in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1505 E.8-35.0
CrossesStream
Location2.0S 5.5W of Olpe
RouteCounty Highway 1505
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.23069, -96.26761
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2007)
Projected traffic60 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$79,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1505 E.8-35.0 over Stream built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1505 E.8-35.0 over Stream 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 1505 E.8-35.0 over Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Rs 1505 E.8-35.0 over Stream?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1505 E.8-35.0 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.