US Bridges

K-4 HWY over Seward Avenue

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.04 MI N of US40/K4 Njct · Structure no. 999900400892321

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,501
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-4 HWY over Seward Avenue is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-4 HWY over Seward Avenue in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8,501 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,226 by 2044. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-4 HWY
CrossesSeward Avenue
Location1.04 MI N of US40/K4 Njct
RouteState Highway 4
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05861, -95.60639
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,501 (2023)
Projected traffic11,226 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 K-4 HWY over Seward Avenue built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-4 HWY over Seward Avenue 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does K-4 HWY over Seward Avenue carry?

About 8,501 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is K-4 HWY over Seward Avenue?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns K-4 HWY over Seward Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.