US Bridges

E 4th Ave over Gvi Drainage System

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · E 4th Ave over Gvi · Structure no. 413500781820G24

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,475
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 4th Ave over Gvi Drainage System is a concrete culvert carrying E 4th Ave over Gvi Drainage System in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6,475 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,620 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE 4th Ave
CrossesGvi Drainage System
LocationE 4th Ave over Gvi
RouteCity Street 1820
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05768, -97.87561
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,475 (2015)
Projected traffic9,620 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 E 4th Ave over Gvi Drainage System built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 4th Ave over Gvi Drainage System 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 E 4th Ave over Gvi Drainage System carry?

About 6,475 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E 4th Ave over Gvi Drainage System?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns E 4th Ave over Gvi Drainage System?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.