US Bridges

K4 HWY over Gladsen Ravine

Fair

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 1.90 MI W of Shawnee Cl · Structure no. 999900400990471

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
585
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K4 HWY over Gladsen Ravine is a concrete culvert carrying K4 HWY over Gladsen Ravine in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 6 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 585 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 597 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesK4 HWY
CrossesGladsen Ravine
Location1.90 MI W of Shawnee Cl
RouteState Highway 4
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.96444, -95.98222
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2023)
Projected traffic597 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 K4 HWY over Gladsen Ravine built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is K4 HWY over Gladsen Ravine 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does K4 HWY over Gladsen Ravine carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K4 HWY over Gladsen Ravine?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns K4 HWY over Gladsen Ravine?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.