WB I70 Ov Ks R/Upr over Kansas River UP RR
GoodDouglas County, Kansas · 0.56 MI W U40&U59(WBI70) · Structure no. 999907000231583
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,332 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,325
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
WB I70 Ov Ks R/Upr over Kansas River UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB I70 Ov Ks R/Upr over Kansas River UP RR 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 2,332 ft (710.9 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was WB I70 Ov Ks R/Upr over Kansas River UP RR built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is WB I70 Ov Ks R/Upr over Kansas River UP RR 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 WB I70 Ov Ks R/Upr over Kansas River UP RR carry?
About 17,325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is WB I70 Ov Ks R/Upr over Kansas River UP RR?
The structure is 2,332 ft (710.9 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns WB I70 Ov Ks R/Upr over Kansas River UP RR?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.