First Avenue over Harsha Canal
FairReno County, Kansas · 1st. Ave. @ Harsha Canal · Structure no. 513500780000H04
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,627
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
First Avenue over Harsha Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying First Avenue over Harsha Canal in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,627 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,890 by 2046. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was First Avenue over Harsha Canal built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is First Avenue over Harsha Canal 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 First Avenue over Harsha Canal carry?
About 2,627 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is First Avenue over Harsha Canal?
The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns First Avenue over Harsha Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.