Old K-18 Rs 2121 over Swede Creek
FairPosted for loadGeary County, Kansas · 0.5N 12.8E Junction City · Structure no. 000000000310026
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 56
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old K-18 Rs 2121 over Swede Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old K-18 Rs 2121 over Swede Creek in Geary 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 6 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Old K-18 Rs 2121 over Swede Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old K-18 Rs 2121 over Swede Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Old K-18 Rs 2121 over Swede Creek carry?
About 56 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old K-18 Rs 2121 over Swede Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Old K-18 Rs 2121 over Swede Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.