US Bridges

Rs 2154 R.1-26.2 over Wildcat Creek

Good

Riley County, Kansas · 4.5W 0.6N of Manhattan · Structure no. 417750813828013

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,823
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2154 R.1-26.2 over Wildcat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 2154 R.1-26.2 over Wildcat Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,823 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRs 2154 R.1-26.2
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location4.5W 0.6N of Manhattan
RouteCity Street 2154
StateKansas
Coordinates39.18839, -96.64244
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,823 (2004)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2042
Trucks10%
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

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 Rs 2154 R.1-26.2 over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 2154 R.1-26.2 over Wildcat 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 2154 R.1-26.2 over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 1,823 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2154 R.1-26.2 over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2154 R.1-26.2 over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.