US Bridges

Ave V over K-14 HWY

Good

Rice County, Kansas · Ave V Jnct over K14 · Structure no. 999900140800501

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
521 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave V over K-14 HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave V over K-14 HWY in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 285 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 521 ft (158.9 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesAve V
CrossesK-14 HWY
LocationAve V Jnct over K14
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.21722, -98.15222
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length521 ft (158.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave V over K-14 HWY built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave V over K-14 HWY 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ave V over K-14 HWY carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ave V over K-14 HWY?

The structure is 521 ft (158.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ave V over K-14 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.