US Bridges

Lorraine St. over Gvi Drainage System

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · Lorraine @ 35th. St. · Structure no. 413500781825G72

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,465
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lorraine St. over Gvi Drainage System is a concrete culvert carrying Lorraine St. over Gvi Drainage System in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,465 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,480 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLorraine St.
CrossesGvi Drainage System
LocationLorraine @ 35th. St.
RouteCity Street 1825
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.09091, -97.90381
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,465 (2015)
Projected traffic7,480 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lorraine St. over Gvi Drainage System built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lorraine St. 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 Lorraine St. over Gvi Drainage System carry?

About 4,465 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lorraine St. over Gvi Drainage System?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Lorraine St. over Gvi Drainage System?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.