US Bridges

K-18 HWY WB over Whiskey Lake Road

Good

Geary County, Kansas · 1.02 MI N I-70 · Structure no. 999901800310821

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,848
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-18 HWY WB over Whiskey Lake Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-18 HWY WB over Whiskey Lake Road in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 5,848 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,690 by 2044. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesK-18 HWY WB
CrossesWhiskey Lake Road
Location1.02 MI N I-70
RouteState Highway 18
StateKansas
Coordinates39.07306, -96.73833
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,848 (2023)
Projected traffic8,690 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
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 K-18 HWY WB over Whiskey Lake Road built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-18 HWY WB over Whiskey Lake Road 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 K-18 HWY WB over Whiskey Lake Road carry?

About 5,848 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is K-18 HWY WB over Whiskey Lake Road?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K-18 HWY WB over Whiskey Lake Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.