US Bridges

I-70 Highway over Eden Road

Fair

Dickinson County, Kansas · 5.75 MI E of Saline Coln · Structure no. 999907000210041

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 Highway over Eden Road is a concrete culvert carrying I-70 Highway over Eden Road in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 8,750 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,262 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 134 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-70 Highway
CrossesEden Road
Location5.75 MI E of Saline Coln
RouteInterstate 70
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.93, -97.27444
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.7 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,750 (2023)
Projected traffic10,262 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-70 Highway over Eden Road built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I-70 Highway over Eden Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-70 Highway over Eden Road carry?

About 8,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-70 Highway over Eden Road?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 Highway over Eden Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.