US Bridges

4th Street over Trib. to Kansas River

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · E. Edge of Wamego · Structure no. 000000000750090

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Street over Trib. to Kansas River is a concrete culvert carrying 4th Street over Trib. to Kansas River in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 675 vehicles a day, projected to reach 834 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries4th Street
CrossesTrib. to Kansas River
LocationE. Edge of Wamego
RouteCity Street 538
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.20282, -96.29583
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2013)
Projected traffic834 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 4th Street over Trib. to Kansas River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th Street over Trib. to Kansas 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 4th Street over Trib. to Kansas River carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is 4th Street over Trib. to Kansas River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Street over Trib. to Kansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.