US Bridges

E 26th Avenue over Gvi Drainage System

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 26th. Ave. @ King St. · Structure no. 513500780000G64

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 26th Avenue over Gvi Drainage System is a concrete culvert carrying E 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 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE 26th Avenue
CrossesGvi Drainage System
Location26th. Ave. @ King St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.08297, -97.90074
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.
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 length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2015)
Projected traffic340 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 E 26th Avenue over Gvi Drainage System built?

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

What condition is E 26th Avenue over Gvi Drainage System 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 E 26th Avenue over Gvi Drainage System carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns E 26th Avenue over Gvi Drainage System?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.