US Bridges

EB K18 over Ks Riv over Kansas River

Good

Riley County, Kansas · 0.12 MI N Geary CO LN · Structure no. 999901800810591

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,239 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,848
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB K18 over Ks Riv over Kansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB K18 over Ks Riv over Kansas River in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,848 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,690 by 2044. The structure is 1,239 ft (377.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEB K18 over Ks Riv
CrossesKansas River
Location0.12 MI N Geary CO LN
RouteState Highway 18
CountyRiley County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09028, -96.71306
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,239 ft (377.7 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,848 (2023)
Projected traffic8,690 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 EB K18 over Ks Riv over Kansas River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB K18 over Ks Riv over Kansas River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does EB K18 over Ks Riv over Kansas River carry?

About 5,848 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is EB K18 over Ks Riv over Kansas River?

The structure is 1,239 ft (377.7 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns EB K18 over Ks Riv over Kansas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.