US Bridges

K-4 HWY over Ks Riv/Rr/Calholn Bluf

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 2.80 MI N of US-40/K4 JCT · Structure no. 999900400892331

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
5,534 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
8,976
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-4 HWY over Ks Riv/Rr/Calholn Bluf is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-4 HWY over Ks Riv/Rr/Calholn Bluf 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 8,976 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,117 by 2044. The structure is 5,534 ft (1,686.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

Location

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CarriesK-4 HWY
CrossesKs Riv/Rr/Calholn Bluf
Location2.80 MI N of US-40/K4 JCT
RouteState Highway 4
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08083, -95.61361
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length5,534 ft (1,686.9 m)
Longest span232 ft (70.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,976 (2023)
Projected traffic10,117 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed70.8 mi (114 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 Ks Riv/Rr/Calholn Bluf built?

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

What condition is K-4 HWY over Ks Riv/Rr/Calholn Bluf 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does K-4 HWY over Ks Riv/Rr/Calholn Bluf carry?

About 8,976 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is K-4 HWY over Ks Riv/Rr/Calholn Bluf?

The structure is 5,534 ft (1,686.9 m) long with a longest span of 232 ft (70.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K-4 HWY over Ks Riv/Rr/Calholn Bluf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.