US Bridges

Walnut Street over K-18 HWY

Good

Riley County, Kansas · 1.28 N of Kansas River · Structure no. 999901800810651

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
649
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Street over K-18 HWY is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut Street over K-18 HWY in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 649 vehicles a day. The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesWalnut Street
CrossesK-18 HWY
Location1.28 N of Kansas River
RouteCity Street 3899
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10611, -96.70111
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length310 ft (94.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic649 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Walnut Street over K-18 HWY built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Street over K-18 HWY 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Walnut Street over K-18 HWY carry?

About 649 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Walnut Street over K-18 HWY?

The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Street over K-18 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.