US Bridges

I70 HWY EB over K15 Highway

Good

Dickinson County, Kansas · JCT K15/I70 Sl · Structure no. 999907000210121

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY EB over K15 Highway is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 HWY EB over K15 Highway in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 66 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 8,050 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,441 by 2044. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesI70 HWY EB
CrossesK15 Highway
LocationJCT K15/I70 Sl
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94, -97.21389
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,050 (2023)
Projected traffic9,441 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 I70 HWY EB over K15 Highway built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is I70 HWY EB over K15 Highway 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 I70 HWY EB over K15 Highway carry?

About 8,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY EB over K15 Highway?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY EB over K15 Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.