US Bridges

Woodie Seat Fwy over K&o R.R. Avenue "c"

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · Woodie Seat over Ave C · Structure no. 413500781813WSC

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,180
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodie Seat Fwy over K&o R.R. Avenue "c" is a concrete continuous slab carrying Woodie Seat Fwy over K&o R.R. Avenue "c" 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 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 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWoodie Seat Fwy
CrossesK&o R.R. Avenue "c"
LocationWoodie Seat over Ave C
RouteCity Street 1813
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.0484, -97.93759
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 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
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length198 ft (60.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 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 structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$970,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodie Seat Fwy over K&o R.R. Avenue "c" built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodie Seat Fwy over K&o R.R. Avenue "c" 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 K&o R.R. Avenue "c" carry?

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

How long is Woodie Seat Fwy over K&o R.R. Avenue "c"?

The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Woodie Seat Fwy over K&o R.R. Avenue "c"?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.