US Bridges

I70 HWY Wb-Eb over Local Road

Good

Dickinson County, Kansas · 3.36 MI E K43 · Structure no. 999907000210971

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY Wb-Eb over Local Road is a concrete culvert carrying I70 HWY Wb-Eb over Local Road in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 8,150 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,558 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 173 ft wide.

CarriesI70 HWY Wb-Eb
CrossesLocal Road
Location3.36 MI E K43
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97944, -97.05583
Functional classRural 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
Culvert7 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width173 ft (52.7 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 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 Wb-Eb over Local Road built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY Wb-Eb over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.