118th over Fish Pond Creek
FairPosted for loadJefferson County, Kansas · 1.0N 1.2E of Lake Shore · Structure no. 000441027204020
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
118th over Fish Pond Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 118th over Fish Pond Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 125 years old, older 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 5 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 118th over Fish Pond Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is 118th over Fish Pond 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does 118th over Fish Pond Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 118th over Fish Pond Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns 118th over Fish Pond Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.