US Bridges

Rd. a (A.0-2.8) over Stream

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 4.0N 5.0W of Bushong · Structure no. 000560925004788

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. a (A.0-2.8) over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rd. a (A.0-2.8) over Stream in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 50 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. a (A.0-2.8)
CrossesStream
Location4.0N 5.0W of Bushong
RouteCounty Highway 5601
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.69867, -96.35497
Functional classRural Minor 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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2007)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Rd. a (A.0-2.8) over Stream built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rd. a (A.0-2.8) 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 Rd. a (A.0-2.8) over Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Rd. a (A.0-2.8) over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. a (A.0-2.8) over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.