US Bridges

4th. Avenue over Monroe Street

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 4th Avenue over Monroe ST · Structure no. 413500781820S01

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,630
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th. Avenue over Monroe Street is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 4th. Avenue over Monroe Street in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 86 years old, older 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 4,630 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,740 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Carries4th. Avenue
CrossesMonroe Street
Location4th Avenue over Monroe ST
RouteCity Street 1820
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05756, -97.94057
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating81.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 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
CrossesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th. Avenue over Monroe Street built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is 4th. Avenue over Monroe Street 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 4th. Avenue over Monroe Street carry?

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

How long is 4th. Avenue over Monroe Street?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns 4th. Avenue over Monroe Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.