US Bridges

250th St. Rs 918 over Lake Wilson

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 4.5N 5.3E of Dorrance · Structure no. 000000000840420

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,430 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

250th St. Rs 918 over Lake Wilson is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying 250th St. Rs 918 over Lake Wilson in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 1,430 ft (436 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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Carries250th St. Rs 918
CrossesLake Wilson
Location4.5N 5.3E of Dorrance
RouteCounty Highway 918
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92047, -98.48893
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.2 US tons
Inventory rating12.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+11 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,430 ft (436 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 250th St. Rs 918 over Lake Wilson built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 250th St. Rs 918 over Lake Wilson in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does 250th St. Rs 918 over Lake Wilson carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 250th St. Rs 918 over Lake Wilson?

The structure is 1,430 ft (436 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 250th St. Rs 918 over Lake Wilson?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.