US Bridges

Local Road over I-70 HWY (kta)

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 10.17 MI E Shawnee Cl · Structure no. 999907000230363

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,059
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Local Road over I-70 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Local Road over I-70 HWY (kta) in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 1,059 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,059 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesI-70 HWY (kta)
Location10.17 MI E Shawnee Cl
RouteCounty Highway 3271
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99778, -95.31639
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,059 (2023)
Projected traffic1,059 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Local Road over I-70 HWY (kta) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road over I-70 HWY (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 Local Road over I-70 HWY (kta) carry?

About 1,059 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Local Road over I-70 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over I-70 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.