US Bridges

Rs 1418 16-Z.2 over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Kansas · 5.0N 1.3W of Barnes · Structure no. 000000001010690

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1418 16-Z.2 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1418 16-Z.2 over Beaver Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1418 16-Z.2
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location5.0N 1.3W of Barnes
RouteCounty Highway 1418
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78379, -96.89561
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2014)
Projected traffic72 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 1418 16-Z.2 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1418 16-Z.2 over Beaver Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1418 16-Z.2 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rs 1418 16-Z.2 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1418 16-Z.2 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.