US Bridges

Military Entrance over Airport Channel

Good

Riley County, Kansas · 2.15 MI NE of K-114 JCT · Structure no. 511750810000014

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Military Entrance over Airport Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Military Entrance over Airport Channel in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMilitary Entrance
CrossesAirport Channel
Location2.15 MI NE of K-114 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiley County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.13391, -96.67013
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic10 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Military Entrance over Airport Channel built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Military Entrance over Airport Channel 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Military Entrance over Airport Channel carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Military Entrance over Airport Channel?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Military Entrance over Airport Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.