US Bridges

Rs 1254 118 over Levee Ditch

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 3.0E of Silver Lake · Structure no. 000000000890390

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
780
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1254 118 over Levee Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Rs 1254 118 over Levee Ditch in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1254 118
CrossesLevee Ditch
Location3.0E of Silver Lake
RouteCounty Highway 1254
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10148, -95.79786
Functional classRural Major 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2020)
Projected traffic850 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 1254 118 over Levee Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1254 118 over Levee Ditch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1254 118 over Levee Ditch carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1254 118 over Levee Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1254 118 over Levee Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.