E First Avenue over East Side Drain
PoorPosted for loadReno County, Kansas · First Ave. & E.S.D. · Structure no. 513500780000E62
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 525
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E First Avenue over East Side Drain is a concrete culvert carrying E First Avenue 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 525 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E First Avenue 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 E First Avenue over East Side Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does E First Avenue over East Side Drain carry?
About 525 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E First Avenue over East Side Drain?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns E First Avenue over East Side Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.