US Bridges

I70 HWY EB over K57 Highway

Good

Geary County, Kansas · JCT K57/I70 EB · Structure no. 999907000310201

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
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 EB over K57 Highway is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 HWY EB over K57 Highway 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

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 EB
CrossesK57 Highway
LocationJCT K57/I70 EB
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03028, -96.78361
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 EB over K57 Highway built?

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

What condition is I70 HWY EB over K57 Highway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does I70 HWY EB over K57 Highway carry?

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

How long is I70 HWY EB over K57 Highway?

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 EB over K57 Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.