US Bridges

RD 220 945.4-510 over Dow Creek

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 2.0S 5.5E of Americus · Structure no. 000560945405100

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 220 945.4-510 over Dow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD 220 945.4-510 over Dow Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 220 945.4-510
CrossesDow Creek
Location2.0S 5.5E of Americus
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.47742, -96.16481
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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 220 945.4-510 over Dow Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 220 945.4-510 over Dow Creek 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 220 945.4-510 over Dow Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is RD 220 945.4-510 over Dow Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RD 220 945.4-510 over Dow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.