K18 HWY over Sand Creek
GoodGraham County, Kansas · 4.02 MI SE US24 · Structure no. 999901800330311
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 196 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 515
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K18 HWY over Sand Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K18 HWY over Sand Creek in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 515 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2044. The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K18 HWY over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is K18 HWY over Sand Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does K18 HWY over Sand Creek carry?
About 515 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.
How long is K18 HWY over Sand Creek?
The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns K18 HWY over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.