US Bridges

Milford Lake RD over I70 HWY Eb/Wb

Fair

Geary County, Kansas · 1.03 MI E Dickinson Coln · Structure no. 999907000310021

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
717
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milford Lake RD over I70 HWY Eb/Wb is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Milford Lake RD over I70 HWY Eb/Wb in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 717 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMilford Lake RD
CrossesI70 HWY Eb/Wb
Location1.03 MI E Dickinson Coln
RouteCounty Highway 270
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99694, -96.94444
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic717 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
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 Milford Lake RD over I70 HWY Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milford Lake RD over I70 HWY Eb/Wb 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Milford Lake RD over I70 HWY Eb/Wb carry?

About 717 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Milford Lake RD over I70 HWY Eb/Wb?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Milford Lake RD over I70 HWY Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.