US Bridges

I-70 HWY EB (kta) over Local Road

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 5.10 MI E Sn CO Line · Structure no. 999907000231343

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,636
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 2006, so it is 19 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 22,636 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,094 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 71 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
Location5.10 MI E Sn CO Line
RouteInterstate 70
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates39, -95.40972
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating95.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,636 (2023)
Projected traffic31,094 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
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 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

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

About 22,636 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.