US Bridges

Rd. D 931.0-482.7 over Bluff Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 2.0N 2.0W of Bushong · Structure no. 000560931004827

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. D 931.0-482.7 over Bluff Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rd. D 931.0-482.7 over Bluff Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 121 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. D 931.0-482.7
CrossesBluff Creek
Location2.0N 2.0W of Bushong
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.67044, -96.29869
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 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 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. D 931.0-482.7 over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Rd. D 931.0-482.7 over Bluff 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. D 931.0-482.7 over Bluff Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Rd. D 931.0-482.7 over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. D 931.0-482.7 over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.