US Bridges

K14 over W Fourth Ave / FAU 1820

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 3.4 MI N K14/U50 JCT · Structure no. 999909600781081

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,945
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K14 over W Fourth Ave / FAU 1820 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K14 over W Fourth Ave / FAU 1820 in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,945 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,665 by 2044. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesK14
CrossesW Fourth Ave / FAU 1820
Location3.4 MI N K14/U50 JCT
RouteState Highway 14
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05722, -97.98583
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,945 (2023)
Projected traffic3,665 by 2044
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K14 over W Fourth Ave / FAU 1820 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is K14 over W Fourth Ave / FAU 1820 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does K14 over W Fourth Ave / FAU 1820 carry?

About 2,945 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is K14 over W Fourth Ave / FAU 1820?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K14 over W Fourth Ave / FAU 1820?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.