US Bridges

4th ST over U.P. Railroad

Fair

Lincoln County, Kansas · 4th. St. @ Rodman · Structure no. 000530733104328

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th ST over U.P. Railroad is a concrete continuous slab carrying 4th ST over U.P. Railroad in Lincoln County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries4th ST
CrossesU.P. Railroad
Location4th. St. @ Rodman
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03451, -98.14778
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th ST over U.P. Railroad built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th ST over U.P. Railroad 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 4th ST over U.P. Railroad carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 4th ST over U.P. Railroad?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 4th ST over U.P. Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.