US Bridges

RS0189 over I-70 HWY Wb-Eb

Good

Dickinson County, Kansas · 6.60 MI E of Saline Coln · Structure no. 999907000211001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
328 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,154
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS0189 over I-70 HWY Wb-Eb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RS0189 over I-70 HWY Wb-Eb in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,154 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 328 ft (100.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRS0189
CrossesI-70 HWY Wb-Eb
Location6.60 MI E of Saline Coln
RouteCounty Highway 189
StateKansas
Coordinates38.935, -97.26056
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (100.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,154 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 RS0189 over I-70 HWY Wb-Eb built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is RS0189 over I-70 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 RS0189 over I-70 HWY Wb-Eb carry?

About 1,154 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RS0189 over I-70 HWY Wb-Eb?

The structure is 328 ft (100.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RS0189 over I-70 HWY Wb-Eb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.