US Bridges

Rd. U (U-300) over 142 Mile Creek

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 3.0S 3.0E of Admire · Structure no. 000560959004929

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. U (U-300) over 142 Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rd. U (U-300) over 142 Mile Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. U (U-300)
Crosses142 Mile Creek
Location3.0S 3.0E of Admire
RouteCounty Highway 5627
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.59642, -96.04231
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 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 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$308,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rd. U (U-300) over 142 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rd. U (U-300) over 142 Mile 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. U (U-300) over 142 Mile Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Rd. U (U-300) over 142 Mile Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. U (U-300) over 142 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.