US Bridges

RD V 961.5-540.6 over Stream

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Lyon County, Kansas · 4.1S 3.5W of Hartford · Structure no. 000560961505406

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD V 961.5-540.6 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD V 961.5-540.6 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRD V 961.5-540.6
CrossesStream
Location4.1S 3.5W of Hartford
RouteCounty Highway 5631
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.25111, -96.02311
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 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 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 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 V 961.5-540.6 over Stream built?

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

What condition is RD V 961.5-540.6 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 V 961.5-540.6 over Stream carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is RD V 961.5-540.6 over Stream?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RD V 961.5-540.6 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.