US Bridges

RD D (D.0-7.6) over Stream

GoodPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 1.0S 2.0W of Bushong · Structure no. 000560931004886

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD D (D.0-7.6) over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD D (D.0-7.6) over Stream in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 85 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesRD D (D.0-7.6)
CrossesStream
Location1.0S 2.0W of Bushong
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.63017, -96.29822
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2007)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 (D.0-7.6) over Stream built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is RD D (D.0-7.6) 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 D (D.0-7.6) over Stream carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is RD D (D.0-7.6) over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns RD D (D.0-7.6) over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.