US Bridges

I-70 HWY EB (kta) over Local Road

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · 1.50 MI E US-40 & 59 · Structure no. 999907000230543

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,657
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-70 HWY EB (kta) over Local Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 HWY EB (kta) over Local Road in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 17,657 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,862 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 HWY EB (kta)
CrossesLocal Road
Location1.50 MI E US-40 & 59
RouteInterstate 70
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99361, -95.20528
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,657 (2023)
Projected traffic22,862 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-70 HWY EB (kta) over Local Road built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 HWY EB (kta) over Local Road carry?

About 17,657 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

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

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.