US Bridges

Airport Road over Airport Channel

Good

Riley County, Kansas · 2.31 MI NE of K-114 JCT · Structure no. 511750810000015

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

About this bridge

Airport Road over Airport Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Airport Road 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 50 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Road
CrossesAirport Channel
Location2.31 MI NE of K-114 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRiley County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.13546, -96.66794
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic50 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 Airport Road over Airport Channel built?

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

What condition is Airport Road 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 Airport Road over Airport Channel carry?

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

How long is Airport Road over Airport Channel?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Road over Airport Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.