US Bridges

5th Ave. over Harsha Canal

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Reno County, Kansas · 5th Ave over Harsha Canal · Structure no. 413500781822H01

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

About this bridge

5th Ave. over Harsha Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying 5th Ave. over Harsha Canal 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 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 4,540 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,051 by 2046. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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Carries5th Ave.
CrossesHarsha Canal
Location5th Ave over Harsha Canal
RouteCity Street 1822
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05885, -97.94767
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 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 traffic11,051 by 2046
Trucks4%
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$705,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th Ave. over Harsha Canal built?

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

What condition is 5th Ave. over Harsha Canal 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 5th Ave. over Harsha Canal carry?

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

How long is 5th Ave. over Harsha Canal?

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns 5th Ave. over Harsha Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.