US Bridges

Woodie Seat Fwy over U.P. RR Avenue "d"

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Reno County, Kansas · Woodie Seat over Ave D · Structure no. 413500781813WSD

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,180
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodie Seat Fwy over U.P. RR Avenue "d" is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodie Seat Fwy over U.P. RR Avenue "d" in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,180 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,620 by 2046. The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWoodie Seat Fwy
CrossesU.P. RR Avenue "d"
LocationWoodie Seat over Ave D
RouteCity Street 1813
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.04716, -97.93759
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 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$250,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodie Seat Fwy over U.P. RR Avenue "d" built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodie Seat Fwy over U.P. RR Avenue "d" 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Woodie Seat Fwy over U.P. RR Avenue "d" carry?

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

How long is Woodie Seat Fwy over U.P. RR Avenue "d"?

The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Woodie Seat Fwy over U.P. RR Avenue "d"?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.