US Bridges

Local Road over I70 HWY Nl-Sl

Fair

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 6.05 MI E K232 · Structure no. 999907000270061

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
24
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over I70 HWY Nl-Sl is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Local Road 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 24 vehicles a day. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesI70 HWY Nl-Sl
Location6.05 MI E K232
RouteCounty Highway 83
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84833, -98.35528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Local Road over I70 HWY Nl-Sl built?

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

What condition is Local Road 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 Local Road over I70 HWY Nl-Sl carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local Road 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 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over I70 HWY Nl-Sl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.