US Bridges

I70 HWY Eb/Wb over Local Road

Fair

Geary County, Kansas · 2.00 MI E Dickinson Coln · Structure no. 999907000310031

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,871
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY Eb/Wb over Local Road is a concrete culvert carrying I70 HWY Eb/Wb over Local Road 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 8,871 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,824 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 145 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI70 HWY Eb/Wb
CrossesLocal Road
Location2.00 MI E Dickinson Coln
RouteInterstate 70
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99917, -96.92694
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
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,871 (2023)
Projected traffic10,824 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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/Wb over Local Road built?

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

What condition is I70 HWY Eb/Wb 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I70 HWY Eb/Wb over Local Road carry?

About 8,871 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY Eb/Wb over Local Road?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY Eb/Wb over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.