US Bridges

Rd. L 945-534.4 over Stream

GoodPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 2.2N of Olpe · Structure no. 000560945005344

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. L 945-534.4 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rd. L 945-534.4 over Stream in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. L 945-534.4
CrossesStream
Location2.2N of Olpe
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.29697, -96.17122
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2007)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$78,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rd. L 945-534.4 over Stream built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rd. L 945-534.4 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. L 945-534.4 over Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Rd. L 945-534.4 over Stream?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rd. L 945-534.4 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.