18th Street North over Little Arkansas River
GoodSedgwick County, Kansas · 18th St. N@ Arkansas Ave. · Structure no. 5304008700LAR80
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 218 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
18th Street North over Little Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 18th Street North over Little Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 111 years old, older 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2039. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 18th Street North over Little Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is 18th Street North over Little Arkansas 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does 18th Street North over Little Arkansas River carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 18th Street North over Little Arkansas River?
The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns 18th Street North over Little Arkansas River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.