US Bridges

4th. Avenue over Harsha Canal

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 4th Ave over Harsha Canal · Structure no. 413500781820H02

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,515
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th. Avenue over Harsha Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying 4th. Avenue over Harsha Canal in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,515 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,650 by 2046. The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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Carries4th. Avenue
CrossesHarsha Canal
Location4th Ave over Harsha Canal
RouteCity Street 1820
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.057, -97.94794
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,515 (2015)
Projected traffic5,650 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th. Avenue over Harsha Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th. Avenue over Harsha Canal 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 Harsha Canal carry?

About 4,515 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 4th. Avenue over Harsha Canal?

The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns 4th. Avenue over Harsha Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.