US Bridges

RD 260 929.5-502.0 over Stream

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 2.0N 2.5W of Americus · Structure no. 000560929505020

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 260 929.5-502.0 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 260 929.5-502.0 over Stream in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 260 929.5-502.0
CrossesStream
Location2.0N 2.5W of Americus
RouteCounty Highway 5609
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.53569, -96.31089
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2007)
Projected traffic80 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 260 929.5-502.0 over Stream built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 260 929.5-502.0 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 RD 260 929.5-502.0 over Stream carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is RD 260 929.5-502.0 over Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RD 260 929.5-502.0 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.