US Bridges

Harvey Ave. Br. 4 over Rock Island Slough

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 100 Ft W of CRI&PRR&US81 · Structure no. 429600965810014

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvey Ave. Br. 4 over Rock Island Slough is a concrete culvert carrying Harvey Ave. Br. 4 over Rock Island Slough in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarvey Ave. Br. 4
CrossesRock Island Slough
Location100 Ft W of CRI&PRR&US81
RouteCity Street 5810
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.26559, -97.40505
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating66.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2003)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Harvey Ave. Br. 4 over Rock Island Slough built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harvey Ave. Br. 4 over Rock Island Slough 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 2023.

How much traffic does Harvey Ave. Br. 4 over Rock Island Slough carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Harvey Ave. Br. 4 over Rock Island Slough?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Harvey Ave. Br. 4 over Rock Island Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.