US Bridges

EB I70 Ov Ks R/Upr over Kansas River UP RR

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 0.55 MI W U40&U59(EB 170) · Structure no. 999907000231593

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

EB I70 Ov Ks R/Upr over Kansas River UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB 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 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 2,332 ft (710.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEB I70 Ov Ks R/Upr
CrossesKansas River UP RR
Location0.55 MI W U40&U59(EB 170)
RouteInterstate 70
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99194, -95.23889
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,332 ft (710.8 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,325 (2023)
Projected traffic21,993 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 EB 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 EB 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 EB 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 EB I70 Ov Ks R/Upr over Kansas River UP RR?

The structure is 2,332 ft (710.8 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns EB I70 Ov Ks R/Upr over Kansas River UP RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.