US Bridges

4th. Avenue over Cow Creek:at&sf Railroad

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 4th. Ave. over At&sf R.R. · Structure no. 413500781820C05

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
843 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,630
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th. Avenue over Cow Creek:at&sf Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4th. Avenue over Cow Creek:at&sf Railroad in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 90 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 4,630 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,740 by 2046. The structure is 843 ft (256.9 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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Carries4th. Avenue
CrossesCow Creek:at&sf Railroad
Location4th. Ave. over At&sf R.R.
RouteCity Street 1820
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05736, -97.94239
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length843 ft (256.9 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,630 (2015)
Projected traffic8,740 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$451,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th. Avenue over Cow Creek:at&sf Railroad built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is 4th. Avenue over Cow Creek:at&sf Railroad 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 4th. Avenue over Cow Creek:at&sf Railroad carry?

About 4,630 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 4th. Avenue over Cow Creek:at&sf Railroad?

The structure is 843 ft (256.9 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns 4th. Avenue over Cow Creek:at&sf Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.