US Bridges

18 ST W Emp Ov Kta over I-335 Kta

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 0.33 MI NE Emp Kta Ic · Structure no. 999933500561653

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,126
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

18 ST W Emp Ov Kta over I-335 Kta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 18 ST W Emp Ov Kta over I-335 Kta in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,673 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries18 ST W Emp Ov Kta
CrossesI-335 Kta
Location0.33 MI NE Emp Kta Ic
RouteCounty Highway 1136
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.41944, -96.23417
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,126 (2023)
Projected traffic1,673 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 18 ST W Emp Ov Kta over I-335 Kta built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 18 ST W Emp Ov Kta over I-335 Kta 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 18 ST W Emp Ov Kta over I-335 Kta carry?

About 1,126 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 18 ST W Emp Ov Kta over I-335 Kta?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns 18 ST W Emp Ov Kta over I-335 Kta?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.