US Bridges

18th. Ave. over Sand Creek

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.6S 4.0W of Moundridge · Structure no. 000590793005506

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

18th. Ave. over Sand Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 18th. Ave. over Sand Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2040. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries18th. Ave.
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.6S 4.0W of Moundridge
RouteCounty Highway 5907
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.18031, -97.59183
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2020)
Projected traffic305 by 2040
Trucks12%
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 18th. Ave. over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 18th. Ave. over Sand 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does 18th. Ave. over Sand Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is 18th. Ave. over Sand Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 18th. Ave. over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.