US Bridges

18th Avenue over Stream

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 0.4W of Graphic Arts Rd. · Structure no. 508400560000005

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
785
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

18th Avenue over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying 18th Avenue over Stream in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 31 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 785 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,105 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries18th Avenue
CrossesStream
Location0.4W of Graphic Arts Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.41956, -96.23134
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic785 (2007)
Projected traffic1,105 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 18th Avenue over Stream built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is 18th Avenue over Stream 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 18th Avenue over Stream carry?

About 785 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 18th Avenue over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns 18th Avenue over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.