US Bridges

ST-18 Leavenw. RD over Stranger Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 4.5W 0.2N of Basehor · Structure no. 000521067504180

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST-18 Leavenw. RD over Stranger Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST-18 Leavenw. RD over Stranger Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesST-18 Leavenw. RD
CrossesStranger Creek
Location4.5W 0.2N of Basehor
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.14318, -95.02211
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2024)
Projected traffic110 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 ST-18 Leavenw. RD over Stranger Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST-18 Leavenw. RD over Stranger 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does ST-18 Leavenw. RD over Stranger Creek carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is ST-18 Leavenw. RD over Stranger Creek?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns ST-18 Leavenw. RD over Stranger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.