US Bridges

RS1469 Lt K14 HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl

Fair

Ellsworth County, Kansas · Wjct K14/I70 · Structure no. 999901400270111

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,680
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS1469 Lt K14 HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RS1469 Lt K14 HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl in Ellsworth 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 1,680 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,133 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRS1469 Lt K14 HWY
CrossesI70 HWY Nl-Sl
LocationWjct K14/I70
RouteState Highway 14
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84806, -98.225
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 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 traffic1,680 (2023)
Projected traffic2,133 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 RS1469 Lt K14 HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl built?

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

What condition is RS1469 Lt K14 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RS1469 Lt K14 HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl carry?

About 1,680 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is RS1469 Lt K14 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 RS1469 Lt K14 HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.