US Bridges

W 4th Ave over Salt Creek

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 5.8W 6.0S of Nickerson · Structure no. 000000000780800

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
435
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 4th Ave over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W 4th Ave over Salt Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 435 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2046. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW 4th Ave
CrossesSalt Creek
Location5.8W 6.0S of Nickerson
RouteCounty Highway 636
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05747, -98.19286
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2021)
Projected traffic520 by 2046
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

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 W 4th Ave over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 4th Ave over Salt Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does W 4th Ave over Salt Creek carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 4th Ave over Salt Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns W 4th Ave over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.