US Bridges

370 Rd. over Trib. to Lyon Creek

GoodPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 1.4E of Ramona · Structure no. 000000000570670

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

370 Rd. over Trib. to Lyon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 370 Rd. over Trib. to Lyon Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries370 Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Lyon Creek
Location1.4E of Ramona
RouteCounty Highway 872
StateKansas
Coordinates38.59472, -97.03292
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic156 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 370 Rd. over Trib. to Lyon Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is 370 Rd. over Trib. to Lyon 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 370 Rd. over Trib. to Lyon Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 370 Rd. over Trib. to Lyon Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 370 Rd. over Trib. to Lyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.