US Bridges

I70 HWY Wb-Eb over Nail Road

Fair

Dickinson County, Kansas · 1.12 MI E K43 · Structure no. 999907000210241

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY Wb-Eb over Nail Road is a concrete culvert carrying I70 HWY Wb-Eb over Nail Road in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 8,150 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,558 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesI70 HWY Wb-Eb
CrossesNail Road
Location1.12 MI E K43
RouteInterstate 70
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.96528, -97.09306
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
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.7 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,150 (2023)
Projected traffic9,558 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
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 Wb-Eb over Nail Road built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is I70 HWY Wb-Eb over Nail 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 I70 HWY Wb-Eb over Nail Road carry?

About 8,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY Wb-Eb over Nail Road?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY Wb-Eb over Nail Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.