US Bridges

I-70 HWY EB over BNSF Railway

Good

Dickinson County, Kansas · 8.1 MI E of Saline Coln · Structure no. 999907000211021

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 HWY EB over BNSF Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 HWY EB over BNSF Railway 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 8,550 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,228 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 HWY EB
CrossesBNSF Railway
Location8.1 MI E of Saline Coln
RouteInterstate 70
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.9375, -97.2325
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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,550 (2023)
Projected traffic10,228 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 I-70 HWY EB over BNSF Railway built?

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

What condition is I-70 HWY EB over BNSF Railway 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 I-70 HWY EB over BNSF Railway carry?

About 8,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-70 HWY EB over BNSF Railway?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 HWY EB over BNSF Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.