US Bridges

Local Road C-10 over Stream

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 3.5M S and 3M W Bushong · Structure no. 000560927904940

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road C-10 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road C-10 over Stream in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road C-10
CrossesStream
Location3.5M S and 3M W Bushong
RouteCounty Highway 151
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.59392, -96.31756
Functional classRural Local

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2009)
Projected traffic33 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Road C-10 over Stream built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road C-10 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 Local Road C-10 over Stream carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local Road C-10 over Stream?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road C-10 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.