I70 HWY WB over RS1910 Old 40 HWY UPRR
FairEllis County, Kansas · 3.62 MI E Jt K255 WB · Structure no. 999907000260381
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 367 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,866
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I70 HWY WB over RS1910 Old 40 HWY UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I70 HWY WB over RS1910 Old 40 HWY UPRR in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 5 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 7,866 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,985 by 2044. The structure is 367 ft (111.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I70 HWY WB over RS1910 Old 40 HWY UPRR built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is I70 HWY WB over RS1910 Old 40 HWY UPRR 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 WB over RS1910 Old 40 HWY UPRR carry?
About 7,866 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is I70 HWY WB over RS1910 Old 40 HWY UPRR?
The structure is 367 ft (111.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I70 HWY WB over RS1910 Old 40 HWY UPRR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.