US Bridges

Woodie Seat Fwy over Avenue "a"

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · Woodie Seat over Ave a · Structure no. 413500781813WSA

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,180
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodie Seat Fwy over Avenue "a" is a concrete continuous slab carrying Woodie Seat Fwy over Avenue "a" in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 10,180 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,620 by 2046. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 64 ft wide.

CarriesWoodie Seat Fwy
CrossesAvenue "a"
LocationWoodie Seat over Ave a
RouteCity Street 1813
StateKansas
Coordinates38.051, -97.93761
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,180 (2015)
Projected traffic18,620 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodie Seat Fwy over Avenue "a" built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodie Seat Fwy over Avenue "a" 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Woodie Seat Fwy over Avenue "a" carry?

About 10,180 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Woodie Seat Fwy over Avenue "a"?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Woodie Seat Fwy over Avenue "a"?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.