US Bridges

I70 HWY EB over K156 HWY

Good

Ellsworth County, Kansas · JCT K156/I70 · Structure no. 999907000270151

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY EB over K156 HWY is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 HWY EB over K156 HWY 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,886 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesI70 HWY EB
CrossesK156 HWY
LocationJCT K156/I70
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates38.85861, -98.11028
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2023)
Projected traffic8,886 by 2044
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 K156 HWY built?

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

What condition is I70 HWY EB over K156 HWY in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does I70 HWY EB over K156 HWY carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY EB over K156 HWY?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY EB over K156 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.