US Bridges

K-113 HWY over Wildcat Creek

Good

Riley County, Kansas · 1.21 MI N K-18 · Structure no. 999911300810491

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,777
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-113 HWY over Wildcat Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-113 HWY over Wildcat Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 22,777 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,914 by 2044. The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesK-113 HWY
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location1.21 MI N K-18
RouteState Highway 113
StateKansas
Coordinates39.18444, -96.61056
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,777 (2023)
Projected traffic28,914 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 K-113 HWY over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-113 HWY over Wildcat Creek 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 K-113 HWY over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 22,777 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is K-113 HWY over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns K-113 HWY over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.