US Bridges

4th Ave over Cow Creek Diversion

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · W. Hutchinson Limits · Structure no. 413500781820002

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
437 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,834
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Ave over Cow Creek Diversion is a concrete continuous slab carrying 4th Ave over Cow Creek Diversion in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 38 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 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 1,834 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2046. The structure is 437 ft (133.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries4th Ave
CrossesCow Creek Diversion
LocationW. Hutchinson Limits
RouteCounty Highway 1820
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05721, -97.96679
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length437 ft (133.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,834 (2021)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 4th Ave over Cow Creek Diversion built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is 4th Ave over Cow Creek Diversion 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 4th Ave over Cow Creek Diversion carry?

About 1,834 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 4th Ave over Cow Creek Diversion?

The structure is 437 ft (133.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Ave over Cow Creek Diversion?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.