US Bridges

RS1695 K18 HWY over I70 HWY Eb/Wb

Good

Geary County, Kansas · JCT K18/I70 · Structure no. 999901800310221

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,696
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS1695 K18 HWY over I70 HWY Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RS1695 K18 HWY over I70 HWY Eb/Wb in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 61 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 11,696 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,380 by 2044. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesRS1695 K18 HWY
CrossesI70 HWY Eb/Wb
LocationJCT K18/I70
RouteState Highway 18
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05944, -96.74222
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,696 (2023)
Projected traffic17,380 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 RS1695 K18 HWY over I70 HWY Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is RS1695 K18 HWY over I70 HWY Eb/Wb 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RS1695 K18 HWY over I70 HWY Eb/Wb carry?

About 11,696 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RS1695 K18 HWY over I70 HWY Eb/Wb?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RS1695 K18 HWY over I70 HWY Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.