K-5 HWY NB over 18th Street
FairWyandotte County, Kansas · 0.51 Miles E I-635 · Structure no. 999900501051871
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 169 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,463
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-5 HWY NB over 18th Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-5 HWY NB over 18th Street in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,463 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,751 by 2044. The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-5 HWY NB over 18th Street built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-5 HWY NB over 18th Street 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does K-5 HWY NB over 18th Street carry?
About 3,463 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is K-5 HWY NB over 18th Street?
The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns K-5 HWY NB over 18th Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.