US Bridges

17th. Avenue over East Side Drain

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 17th. Ave. & E.S.D. · Structure no. 413500781826E28

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

17th. Avenue over East Side Drain is a steel culvert carrying 17th. Avenue over East Side Drain in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries17th. Avenue
CrossesEast Side Drain
Location17th. Ave. & E.S.D.
RouteCity Street 1826
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.07211, -97.91267
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating37 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2015)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 17th. Avenue over East Side Drain built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17th. Avenue over East Side Drain 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 17th. Avenue over East Side Drain carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 17th. Avenue over East Side Drain?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns 17th. Avenue over East Side Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.