US Bridges

URB2217 over I70 HWY Eb/Wb

PoorPosted for load

Geary County, Kansas · 2.37 MI E Wjct US40 Bs · Structure no. 999907000310161

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

URB2217 over I70 HWY Eb/Wb is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying URB2217 over I70 HWY Eb/Wb in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 675 vehicles a day. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesURB2217
CrossesI70 HWY Eb/Wb
Location2.37 MI E Wjct US40 Bs
RouteCity Street 2217
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02667, -96.79972
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (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 URB2217 over I70 HWY Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is URB2217 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 URB2217 over I70 HWY Eb/Wb carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is URB2217 over I70 HWY Eb/Wb?

The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns URB2217 over I70 HWY Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.