US Bridges

Illinois Ave. over Drain

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 2.0E 2.0S of Hutchinson · Structure no. 000780761505740

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Illinois Ave. over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Illinois Ave. over Drain in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIllinois Ave.
CrossesDrain
Location2.0E 2.0S of Hutchinson
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.01393, -97.87574
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2021)
Projected traffic35 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 Illinois Ave. over Drain built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Illinois Ave. over Drain 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 Illinois Ave. over Drain carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Illinois Ave. over Drain?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Illinois Ave. over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.