US Bridges

E 27th ST over I70 HWY Nl-Sl

Good

Ellis County, Kansas · 1.74 MI E Jt U183 · Structure no. 999907000260231

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
352 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,835
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 27th ST over I70 HWY Nl-Sl is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E 27th ST 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 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 8,835 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,128 by 2044. The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE 27th ST
CrossesI70 HWY Nl-Sl
Location1.74 MI E Jt U183
RouteCounty Highway 1714
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88583, -99.28972
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length352 ft (107.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,835 (2023)
Projected traffic13,128 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 E 27th ST over I70 HWY Nl-Sl built?

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

What condition is E 27th ST over I70 HWY Nl-Sl 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does E 27th ST over I70 HWY Nl-Sl carry?

About 8,835 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is E 27th ST over I70 HWY Nl-Sl?

The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns E 27th ST over I70 HWY Nl-Sl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.