US Bridges

I70 HWY EB over US40 Bs Route

Fair

Geary County, Kansas · Wjct US40 BS/I70 EB · Structure no. 999907000310101

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,515
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY EB over US40 Bs Route is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 HWY EB over US40 Bs Route in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 65 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 13,515 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,847 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI70 HWY EB
CrossesUS40 Bs Route
LocationWjct US40 BS/I70 EB
RouteInterstate 70
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0075, -96.835
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,515 (2023)
Projected traffic17,847 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 EB over US40 Bs Route built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I70 HWY EB over US40 Bs Route 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 over US40 Bs Route carry?

About 13,515 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY EB over US40 Bs Route?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY EB over US40 Bs Route?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.