US Bridges

Taylor Road over I70 HWY Eb/Wb

Poor

Geary County, Kansas · 3.44 MI E Dickinson Coln · Structure no. 999907000310041

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Road over I70 HWY Eb/Wb is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Taylor Road 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day. The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTaylor Road
CrossesI70 HWY Eb/Wb
Location3.44 MI E Dickinson Coln
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00056, -96.90028
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
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 Taylor Road over I70 HWY Eb/Wb built?

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

What condition is Taylor Road over I70 HWY Eb/Wb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

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

About 26 vehicles per day (2023 count).

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

The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Road over I70 HWY Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.