Woodie Seat Fwy over Avenue "b"
PoorReno County, Kansas · Woodie Seat over Ave B · Structure no. 413500781813WSB
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- 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 "b" is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Woodie Seat Fwy over Avenue "b" in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
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.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Woodie Seat Fwy over Avenue "b" built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Woodie Seat Fwy over Avenue "b" in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Woodie Seat Fwy over Avenue "b" carry?
About 10,180 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Woodie Seat Fwy over Avenue "b"?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Woodie Seat Fwy over Avenue "b"?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.