US Bridges

Rs 1918 over Cottonwood River

Good

Chase County, Kansas · 4.0E of Cottonwood Falls · Structure no. 000000000090590

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
112
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 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 134 by 2042. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRs 1918
CrossesCottonwood River
Location4.0E of Cottonwood Falls
RouteCounty Highway 1918
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36821, -96.46475
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2014)
Projected traffic134 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1918 over Cottonwood River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1918 over Cottonwood River carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rs 1918 over Cottonwood River?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1918 over Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.