US Bridges

Rs 1918 over Cottonwood River

FairPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 0.6E of Cottonwood Falls · Structure no. 000000000090575

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1918 over Cottonwood River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1918 over Cottonwood River in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 165 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,098 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 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
CrossesCottonwood River
Location0.6E of Cottonwood Falls
RouteCounty Highway 1918
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36968, -96.52611
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2014)
Projected traffic1,098 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 Cottonwood River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1918 over Cottonwood River 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 Cottonwood River carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1918 over Cottonwood River?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1918 over Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.