US Bridges

RD 150 951.8-524. over Stream

GoodPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 4.0E 2.0S of Emporia · Structure no. 000560951805240

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 150 951.8-524. over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD 150 951.8-524. over Stream in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 150 951.8-524.
CrossesStream
Location4.0E 2.0S of Emporia
RouteCounty Highway 418
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.37603, -96.10069
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 150 951.8-524. over Stream built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 150 951.8-524. 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 150 951.8-524. over Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RD 150 951.8-524. over Stream?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RD 150 951.8-524. over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.