US Bridges

5th Ave. over Cow Creek

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 5th Ave. over Cow Creek · Structure no. 413500781822C04

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,540
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Ave. over Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 5th Ave. over Cow Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 4,540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,878 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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Carries5th Ave.
CrossesCow Creek
Location5th Ave. over Cow Creek
RouteCity Street 1822
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05847, -97.94411
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,540 (2015)
Projected traffic9,878 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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$383,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th Ave. over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th Ave. over Cow Creek 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 5th Ave. over Cow Creek carry?

About 4,540 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 5th Ave. over Cow Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns 5th Ave. over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.