US Bridges

S. Main St. over Trib. to Arkansas River

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 350 S. of Marshall Ave · Structure no. 426700781850003

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,670
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Main St. over Trib. to Arkansas River is a concrete culvert carrying S. Main St. over Trib. to Arkansas River in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5 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 8,670 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,405 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 92 ft wide.

CarriesS. Main St.
CrossesTrib. to Arkansas River
Location350 S. of Marshall Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.01711, -97.94014
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,670 (2016)
Projected traffic10,405 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Main St. over Trib. to Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Main St. over Trib. to Arkansas River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S. Main St. over Trib. to Arkansas River carry?

About 8,670 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S. Main St. over Trib. to Arkansas River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns S. Main St. over Trib. to Arkansas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.