US Bridges

RS1388 Rt K232 over I70 Highway

Fair

Ellsworth County, Kansas · JCT I70/K232 · Structure no. 999923200270561

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
853
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS1388 Rt K232 over I70 Highway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RS1388 Rt K232 over I70 Highway in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 853 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,172 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesRS1388 Rt K232
CrossesI70 Highway
LocationJCT I70/K232
RouteState Highway 232
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84889, -98.4675
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

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 traffic853 (2023)
Projected traffic1,172 by 2044
Trucks14%
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 RS1388 Rt K232 over I70 Highway built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is RS1388 Rt K232 over I70 Highway 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 RS1388 Rt K232 over I70 Highway carry?

About 853 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RS1388 Rt K232 over I70 Highway?

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 RS1388 Rt K232 over I70 Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.