US Bridges

I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Local Road

Fair

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 2.01 MI NE K156 · Structure no. 999907000270181

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Local Road is a concrete culvert carrying I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Local Road 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,314 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 135 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI70 HWY Nl-Sl
CrossesLocal Road
Location2.01 MI NE K156
RouteInterstate 70
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86778, -98.07667
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2023)
Projected traffic11,314 by 2044
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Nl-Sl over Local Road built?

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

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

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Local Road?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.