US Bridges

Rs 1816 I15-E18 over Street

Good

Dickinson County, Kansas · 428 NW 14th ST Abilene · Structure no. 000000000210980

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,035
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1816 I15-E18 over Street is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1816 I15-E18 over Street in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 2,035 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,442 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRs 1816 I15-E18
CrossesStreet
Location428 NW 14th ST Abilene
RouteCity Street 1816
StateKansas
Coordinates38.9299, -97.21996
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,035 (2011)
Projected traffic2,442 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$280,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1816 I15-E18 over Street built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1816 I15-E18 over Street 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1816 I15-E18 over Street carry?

About 2,035 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1816 I15-E18 over Street?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1816 I15-E18 over Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.