US Bridges

Rd. H 939-526.6 over Stream

GoodPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 6.5N 3.0W of Olpe · Structure no. 000560939005266

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. H 939-526.6 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rd. H 939-526.6 over Stream in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. H 939-526.6
CrossesStream
Location6.5N 3.0W of Olpe
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.35328, -96.22628
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2007)
Projected traffic85 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rd. H 939-526.6 over Stream built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rd. H 939-526.6 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. H 939-526.6 over Stream carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Rd. H 939-526.6 over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. H 939-526.6 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.