US Bridges

US-50 HWY over Beaver Creek

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 1.87 MI E Chase Coln · Structure no. 999905000561451

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,643
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-50 HWY over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-50 HWY over Beaver Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,643 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,886 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-50 HWY
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.87 MI E Chase Coln
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates38.40639, -96.32028
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,643 (2023)
Projected traffic6,886 by 2044
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-50 HWY over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-50 HWY over Beaver 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US-50 HWY over Beaver Creek carry?

About 5,643 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is US-50 HWY over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-50 HWY over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.