US Bridges

Local Road over I70 HWY WB & EB

Good

Dickinson County, Kansas · 3.5 MI E of Saline Coln · Structure no. 999907000210031

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over I70 HWY WB & EB is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Local Road over I70 HWY WB & EB in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLocal Road
CrossesI70 HWY WB & EB
Location3.5 MI E of Saline Coln
RouteCounty Highway 2103
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92917, -97.31639
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Local Road over I70 HWY WB & EB built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road over I70 HWY WB & EB 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Local Road over I70 HWY WB & EB carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Local Road over I70 HWY WB & EB?

The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over I70 HWY WB & EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.