US Bridges

30th. Avenue over Gvi Drainage System

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 30th. Ave. @ Gvi · Structure no. 413500781834G68

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,915
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

30th. Avenue over Gvi Drainage System is a concrete culvert carrying 30th. Avenue 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.

It carries about 17,915 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,100 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries30th. Avenue
CrossesGvi Drainage System
Location30th. Ave. @ Gvi
RouteCity Street 1834
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.08655, -97.89987
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 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 traffic17,915 (2015)
Projected traffic15,100 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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$396,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 30th. Avenue over Gvi Drainage System built?

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

What condition is 30th. Avenue 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 30th. Avenue over Gvi Drainage System carry?

About 17,915 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 30th. Avenue over Gvi Drainage System?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns 30th. Avenue over Gvi Drainage System?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.