US Bridges

Fourth Avenue over East Side Drain

Good

Reno County, Kansas · Fourth Ave. & E.S.D. · Structure no. 413500781820E56

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,335
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fourth Avenue over East Side Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Fourth Avenue over East Side Drain in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7,335 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,350 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFourth Avenue
CrossesEast Side Drain
LocationFourth Ave. & E.S.D.
RouteCity Street 1820
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05768, -97.89619
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,335 (2015)
Projected traffic9,350 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fourth Avenue over East Side Drain built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fourth Avenue over East Side Drain 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 Fourth Avenue over East Side Drain carry?

About 7,335 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fourth Avenue over East Side Drain?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Fourth Avenue over East Side Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.