US Bridges

Porter Street over East Side Drain

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · Porter St. & E.S.D. · Structure no. 513500780000E48

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Porter Street over East Side Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Porter Street over East Side Drain in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 95 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 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,892 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

CarriesPorter Street
CrossesEast Side Drain
LocationPorter St. & E.S.D.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.06029, -97.89925
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2015)
Projected traffic1,892 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Porter Street over East Side Drain built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Porter Street 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 Porter Street over East Side Drain carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Porter Street over East Side Drain?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Porter Street over East Side Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.