US Bridges

Rs 636 4th Ave over Arkansas River

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 3.0S of Willow Brook · Structure no. 000000000780840

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
553 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
985
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 636 4th Ave over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 636 4th Ave over Arkansas River in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 985 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2046. The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 636 4th Ave
CrossesArkansas River
Location3.0S of Willow Brook
RouteCounty Highway 636
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05711, -97.99362
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length553 ft (168.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic985 (2021)
Projected traffic1,180 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rs 636 4th Ave over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 636 4th Ave over Arkansas 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 636 4th Ave over Arkansas River carry?

About 985 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 636 4th Ave over Arkansas River?

The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 636 4th Ave over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.