Road 4 over Caney River
GoodPosted for loadElk County, Kansas · 3.5N 1.8W of Grenola · Structure no. 000250911606584
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Road 4 over Caney River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Road 4 over Caney River in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road 4 over Caney River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road 4 over Caney 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Road 4 over Caney River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Road 4 over Caney River?
The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Road 4 over Caney River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.