US Bridges

RD 330 (G.3-7.0) over Stream

Fair

Lyon County, Kansas · 0.5S 1.0E of Bushong · Structure no. 000560937304880

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 330 (G.3-7.0) over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 330 (G.3-7.0) over Stream in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 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 330 (G.3-7.0)
CrossesStream
Location0.5S 1.0E of Bushong
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.63711, -96.238
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 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 traffic20 (2007)
Projected traffic20 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$49,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 330 (G.3-7.0) over Stream built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is RD 330 (G.3-7.0) over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does RD 330 (G.3-7.0) over Stream carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is RD 330 (G.3-7.0) over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RD 330 (G.3-7.0) over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.