K18 HWY over Kansas River Drainage
GoodWabaunsee County, Kansas · 0.77 MI E Riley Coln · Structure no. 999901800990481
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 898
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K18 HWY over Kansas River Drainage is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K18 HWY over Kansas River Drainage in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 898 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,283 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 K18 HWY over Kansas River Drainage built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is K18 HWY over Kansas River Drainage 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 K18 HWY over Kansas River Drainage carry?
About 898 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is K18 HWY over Kansas River Drainage?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns K18 HWY over Kansas River Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.