US Bridges

Rd. P 951.0-482.8 over 142 Mile Creek

Fair

Lyon County, Kansas · 2.0N 0.5W of Admire · Structure no. 000560951004828

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

About this bridge

Rd. P 951.0-482.8 over 142 Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rd. P 951.0-482.8 over 142 Mile Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, 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 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. P 951.0-482.8
Crosses142 Mile Creek
Location2.0N 0.5W of Admire
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.66969, -96.11614
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.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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$84,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rd. P 951.0-482.8 over 142 Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is Rd. P 951.0-482.8 over 142 Mile 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. P 951.0-482.8 over 142 Mile Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Rd. P 951.0-482.8 over 142 Mile Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. P 951.0-482.8 over 142 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.