US Bridges

4362850 over Cow Crk Diversion Canal

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · W. City Limits · Structure no. 413500781080055

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
602 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
5,540
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4362850 over Cow Crk Diversion Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4362850 over Cow Crk Diversion Canal in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 49 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 5 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 5,540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,650 by 2046. The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries4362850
CrossesCow Crk Diversion Canal
LocationW. City Limits
RouteCounty Highway 436
StateKansas
Coordinates38.06761, -97.96687
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadH 15
Structure length602 ft (183.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,540 (2021)
Projected traffic6,650 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 4362850 over Cow Crk Diversion Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is 4362850 over Cow Crk Diversion Canal 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 4362850 over Cow Crk Diversion Canal carry?

About 5,540 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 4362850 over Cow Crk Diversion Canal?

The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 4362850 over Cow Crk Diversion Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.