US Bridges

Local Road over I70 HWY Nl-Sl

Fair

Ellis County, Kansas · 1.10 MI E Jt U183 Alt · Structure no. 999907000260201

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,427
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over I70 HWY Nl-Sl is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Local Road over I70 HWY Nl-Sl in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,427 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,092 by 2044. The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesI70 HWY Nl-Sl
Location1.10 MI E Jt U183 Alt
RouteCounty Highway 1701
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90556, -99.33583
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length268 ft (81.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,427 (2023)
Projected traffic5,092 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Local Road over I70 HWY Nl-Sl built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Road over I70 HWY Nl-Sl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Local Road over I70 HWY Nl-Sl carry?

About 3,427 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local Road over I70 HWY Nl-Sl?

The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over I70 HWY Nl-Sl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.