US Bridges

EB K18 HWY over Eureka Valley Tributary

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Riley County, Kansas · 3.39 MI NE of K-114 · Structure no. 999901800810791

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,801
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB K18 HWY over Eureka Valley Tributary is a concrete continuous slab carrying EB K18 HWY over Eureka Valley Tributary 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 10,801 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,547 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEB K18 HWY
CrossesEureka Valley Tributary
Location3.39 MI NE of K-114
RouteState Highway 18
CountyRiley County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.14694, -96.64944
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,801 (2023)
Projected traffic14,547 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 HWY over Eureka Valley Tributary built?

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

What condition is EB K18 HWY over Eureka Valley Tributary 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 EB K18 HWY over Eureka Valley Tributary carry?

About 10,801 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is EB K18 HWY over Eureka Valley Tributary?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns EB K18 HWY over Eureka Valley Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.