I-70 HWY WB (kta) over BNSF Railway & Drainage
GoodDouglas County, Kansas · 0.78 MI W US-40 & US-59 · Structure no. 999907000231413
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 287 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,325
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-70 HWY WB (kta) over BNSF Railway & Drainage is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 HWY WB (kta) over BNSF Railway & Drainage in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 17,325 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,993 by 2044. The structure is 287 ft (87.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 HWY WB (kta) over BNSF Railway & Drainage built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-70 HWY WB (kta) over BNSF Railway & Drainage 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 WB (kta) over BNSF Railway & Drainage carry?
About 17,325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is I-70 HWY WB (kta) over BNSF Railway & Drainage?
The structure is 287 ft (87.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 HWY WB (kta) over BNSF Railway & Drainage?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.