US Bridges

Ave G 37.05 over Kisiwa Creek

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 6.5S 3.0W of Buhler · Structure no. 000780769105700

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave G 37.05 over Kisiwa Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ave G 37.05 over Kisiwa Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAve G 37.05
CrossesKisiwa Creek
Location6.5S 3.0W of Buhler
RouteCounty Highway 7822
StateKansas
Coordinates38.04292, -97.81098
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ave G 37.05 over Kisiwa Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave G 37.05 over Kisiwa Creek 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 Ave G 37.05 over Kisiwa Creek carry?

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

How long is Ave G 37.05 over Kisiwa Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ave G 37.05 over Kisiwa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.