US Bridges

K-10 HWY over I-70HWY Wb&eb Kta

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · K-10 over I-70 Kta · Structure no. 999901000230851

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-10 HWY over I-70HWY Wb&eb Kta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-10 HWY over I-70HWY Wb&eb Kta in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,853 by 2044. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesK-10 HWY
CrossesI-70HWY Wb&eb Kta
LocationK-10 over I-70 Kta
RouteState Highway 10
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99639, -95.34361
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,200 (2023)
Projected traffic30,853 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 K-10 HWY over I-70HWY Wb&eb Kta built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-10 HWY over I-70HWY Wb&eb Kta 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does K-10 HWY over I-70HWY Wb&eb Kta carry?

About 19,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is K-10 HWY over I-70HWY Wb&eb Kta?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K-10 HWY over I-70HWY Wb&eb Kta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.