US Bridges

Waldron Street over Gvi Drainage System

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · Waldron over Gvi · Structure no. 413500781827G52

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,725
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waldron Street over Gvi Drainage System is a concrete culvert carrying Waldron Street over Gvi Drainage System in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6,725 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,205 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWaldron Street
CrossesGvi Drainage System
LocationWaldron over Gvi
RouteCity Street 1827
StateKansas
Coordinates38.07916, -97.89461
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,725 (2015)
Projected traffic8,205 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$297,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waldron Street over Gvi Drainage System built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waldron Street 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 Waldron Street over Gvi Drainage System carry?

About 6,725 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Waldron Street over Gvi Drainage System?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Waldron Street over Gvi Drainage System?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.