US Bridges

26th. Avenue over Gvi Drainage System

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 26th. Ave. E. of Lorraine · Structure no. 513500780000G60

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

26th. Avenue over Gvi Drainage System is a concrete culvert carrying 26th. 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries26th. Avenue
CrossesGvi Drainage System
Location26th. Ave. E. of Lorraine
RouteCity Street 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.08296, -97.88735
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2015)
Projected traffic82 by 2046
Trucks1%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$145,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 26th. Avenue over Gvi Drainage System built?

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

What condition is 26th. Avenue over Gvi Drainage System in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does 26th. Avenue over Gvi Drainage System carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 26th. Avenue over Gvi Drainage System?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns 26th. Avenue over Gvi Drainage System?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.