US Bridges

RD 215 (J.5-215) over Troublesome Creek

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 2.5S 3.5E of Americus · Structure no. 000560941505105

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 215 (J.5-215) over Troublesome Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 215 (J.5-215) over Troublesome Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 215 (J.5-215)
CrossesTroublesome Creek
Location2.5S 3.5E of Americus
RouteCounty Highway 5620
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.47042, -96.20053
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2007)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 215 (J.5-215) over Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 215 (J.5-215) over Troublesome 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 215 (J.5-215) over Troublesome Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is RD 215 (J.5-215) over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns RD 215 (J.5-215) over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.