US Bridges

I70 HWY WB over US40 Bus K57HWYS

Fair

Geary County, Kansas · JCT K57/I70 WB · Structure no. 999907000310191

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,116
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY WB over US40 Bus K57HWYS is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 HWY WB over US40 Bus K57HWYS in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, 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 6 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 16,116 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,458 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesI70 HWY WB
CrossesUS40 Bus K57HWYS
LocationJCT K57/I70 WB
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03028, -96.78361
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,116 (2023)
Projected traffic20,458 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 WB over US40 Bus K57HWYS built?

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

What condition is I70 HWY WB over US40 Bus K57HWYS 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 WB over US40 Bus K57HWYS carry?

About 16,116 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY WB over US40 Bus K57HWYS?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY WB over US40 Bus K57HWYS?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.