US Bridges

14th Avenue over Walnut River

Good

Cowley County, Kansas · 1.0W of Main St. · Structure no. 530900180000003

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
342 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,227
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th Avenue over Walnut River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 14th Avenue over Walnut River in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,227 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2044. The structure is 342 ft (104.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries14th Avenue
CrossesWalnut River
Location1.0W of Main St.
RouteCity Street 6904
StateKansas
Coordinates37.23378, -97.01575
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length342 ft (104.1 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,227 (2018)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 14th Avenue over Walnut River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14th Avenue over Walnut River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 14th Avenue over Walnut River carry?

About 1,227 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 14th Avenue over Walnut River?

The structure is 342 ft (104.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 14th Avenue over Walnut River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.