US Bridges

RS0231 K255 HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl

Fair

Ellis County, Kansas · JCT K255/I70 · Structure no. 999925500260321

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,283
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS0231 K255 HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RS0231 K255 HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl 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 1,283 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,446 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRS0231 K255 HWY
CrossesI70 HWY Nl-Sl
LocationJCT K255/I70
RouteState Highway 255
CountyEllis County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87806, -99.15083
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,283 (2023)
Projected traffic1,446 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 RS0231 K255 HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl built?

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

What condition is RS0231 K255 HWY 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RS0231 K255 HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl carry?

About 1,283 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RS0231 K255 HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl?

The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RS0231 K255 HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.