US Bridges

14th. Avenue over East Side Drain

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 14th. Ave. @ Marland · Structure no. 513500780000E36

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,275
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th. Avenue over East Side Drain is a steel culvert carrying 14th. 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 5 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 1,275 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries14th. Avenue
CrossesEast Side Drain
Location14th. Ave. @ Marland
RouteCity Street 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.06854, -97.90876
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8.2 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,275 (2015)
Projected traffic2,310 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 14th. Avenue over East Side Drain built?

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

What condition is 14th. 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 14th. Avenue over East Side Drain carry?

About 1,275 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 14th. Avenue over East Side Drain?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).

Who owns 14th. Avenue over East Side Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.