3600 St. 18.0-I.3 over Elm Creek
PoorAllen County, Kansas · 2.0W of Moran · Structure no. 000011051005863
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 47 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
3600 St. 18.0-I.3 over Elm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 3600 St. 18.0-I.3 over Elm Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 3600 St. 18.0-I.3 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is 3600 St. 18.0-I.3 over Elm Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does 3600 St. 18.0-I.3 over Elm Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is 3600 St. 18.0-I.3 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns 3600 St. 18.0-I.3 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.