US Bridges

Rs 1918 over Trib. to Cottonwood Riv.

Fair

Chase County, Kansas · 0.3E of Cottonwood Falls · Structure no. 000000000090570

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
445
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1918 over Trib. to Cottonwood Riv. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1918 over Trib. to Cottonwood Riv. in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5 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 445 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1918
CrossesTrib. to Cottonwood Riv.
Location0.3E of Cottonwood Falls
RouteCounty Highway 1918
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36957, -96.53193
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic445 (2014)
Projected traffic534 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 1918 over Trib. to Cottonwood Riv. built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1918 over Trib. to Cottonwood Riv. 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1918 over Trib. to Cottonwood Riv. carry?

About 445 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1918 over Trib. to Cottonwood Riv.?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1918 over Trib. to Cottonwood Riv.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.