US Bridges

I70 HWY EB over Local Road

Fair

Ellis County, Kansas · 6.36MI E JCT U183 EB · Structure no. 999907000260271

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,367
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY EB over Local Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 HWY EB over Local Road in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 8,367 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,209 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI70 HWY EB
CrossesLocal Road
Location6.36MI E JCT U183 EB
RouteInterstate 70
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87944, -99.20639
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,367 (2023)
Projected traffic10,209 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I70 HWY EB over Local Road built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I70 HWY EB over Local Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I70 HWY EB over Local Road carry?

About 8,367 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY EB over Local Road?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY EB over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.