US Bridges

RD F 935.0-506.7 over Pester Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · S. Edge of Americus · Structure no. 000560935005067

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD F 935.0-506.7 over Pester Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD F 935.0-506.7 over Pester Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRD F 935.0-506.7
CrossesPester Creek
LocationS. Edge of Americus
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.49683, -96.26217
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating25 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD F 935.0-506.7 over Pester Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD F 935.0-506.7 over Pester 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 F 935.0-506.7 over Pester Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is RD F 935.0-506.7 over Pester Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns RD F 935.0-506.7 over Pester Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.