US Bridges

I-70 HWY EB (kta) over URB3245 (seventh St)

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 0.50 MI E US-40 & US-59 · Structure no. 999907000231483

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,325
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-70 HWY EB (kta) over URB3245 (seventh St) is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 HWY EB (kta) over URB3245 (seventh St) 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 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 17,325 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,993 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 68 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)
CrossesURB3245 (seventh St)
Location0.50 MI E US-40 & US-59
RouteInterstate 70
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99361, -95.22389
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,325 (2023)
Projected traffic21,993 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
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 URB3245 (seventh St) built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 HWY EB (kta) over URB3245 (seventh St) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 HWY EB (kta) over URB3245 (seventh St) carry?

About 17,325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-70 HWY EB (kta) over URB3245 (seventh St)?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 HWY EB (kta) over URB3245 (seventh St)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.