US Bridges

RD Y 967.0-504.6 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 0.5W 0.6S of Reading · Structure no. 000560967005046

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD Y 967.0-504.6 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD Y 967.0-504.6 over Stream in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRD Y 967.0-504.6
CrossesStream
Location0.5W 0.6S of Reading
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.50972, -95.96856
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2007)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD Y 967.0-504.6 over Stream built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD Y 967.0-504.6 over Stream 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 Y 967.0-504.6 over Stream carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is RD Y 967.0-504.6 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns RD Y 967.0-504.6 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.