US Bridges

K-4 HWY over Local RD

Fair

Rush County, Kansas · 11.06 MI E US183 · Structure no. 999900400830221

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
672
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-4 HWY over Local RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-4 HWY over Local RD in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 5 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 672 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 699 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesK-4 HWY
CrossesLocal RD
Location11.06 MI E US183
RouteState Highway 4
CountyRush County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.54222, -99.10694
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic672 (2023)
Projected traffic699 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 K-4 HWY over Local RD built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-4 HWY over Local RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does K-4 HWY over Local RD carry?

About 672 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is K-4 HWY over Local RD?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns K-4 HWY over Local RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.